The volume has appeared at a specially opportune moment ... In the Introduction the editors do an admirable job not only of summarizing the content of each paper, but also of identifying and highlighting recurrent themes, and of locating each contribution within a taxonomy of approaches to the nature of phonology ... a volume of intellectual richness. (Journal of Linguistics )
Highly comprehensive Introduction. (Linguist List 12.1568 )
(1)This unique resource provides a comprehensive review of current knowledge about phonological awareness, together with practical guidance for helping children acquire needed skills. Up-to-date findings are synthesized on the development of phonological awareness; its role in literacy learning; and how it can be enhanced in children at risk for reading difficulties and those with reading disorders or speech or language impairments. Of particular value to general and special educators and speech-language professionals, the book's clear recommendations for assessment and intervention show how to translate the research into day-to-day teaching and clinical practice. Methods and activities are described for working with preschoolers to adolescents, including those with special learning needs. Illustrative case studies and concise chapter summaries are additional useful features of this student- and practitioner-friendly volume.
'An excellent introduction to phonology. Difficult ideas are presented in an accessible manner - a plus for any textbook. It covers a variety of interesting phonological facts from typologically different languages. Using this text will acquaint students with the essence of theoretical concepts and phonological analyses.' Shosuke Haraguchi, Meikai University
'This book is a godsend for those of us in search for an introduction to phonology … Odden provides the entire package of tools and raw materials that the student needs.' Lee Bickmore, Program in Linguistics and Cognitive Science, Albany University
'Odden's book stands out among phonology textbooks thanks to its focus on data and analysis. … Students of phonology and phonetics would benefit … and will find … some explanations that are clearly better than those available elsewhere.' Times Higher Education Supplement
'This book presents a highly original linguistic approach to literary structure, and especially to English metrical verse.' Journal of Literary Semantics
'… an interesting addition to the linguistic study of verse … Language and Literary Structure is a significant contribution to the linguistic analysis of literature. It describes and analyzes a broader set of English verse than previous generative accounts … The writing is clear throughout the book … Language and Literary Structure could easily serve as the textbook in an advanced course on metrics … the ongoing and active debate over t his makes Fabb's work both timely and relevant … Language and Literary Structure will prove useful to both the linguist and the literary scholar … The book poses interesting answers to provocative questions …' Journal of Linguistics
