Textbook
Doing Optimality Theory: Applying Theory to DataISBN: 978-1-4051-5136-8
Paperback
322 pages
May 2008, ©2008, Wiley-Blackwell
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"An intensely practical book, full of concrete problemsolving advice, which should be well-thumbed by those learning and working within OT." (Journal of Linguistics, 2009)
"Built on deep experience in research and teaching, and drawing
expertly on recent advances in handling the theory, McCarthy's
volume conducts the reader closer than any previous text to the
heart of the Optimality Theoretic enterprise. Lucidly grounded in
the nuts-and-bolts of analytic technique, the book includes
numerous exercises and questions that will stimulate, inspire, and
provoke. Along the way the reader will encounter many sharp
observations about matters ranging from theory-construction to
writing up research results; these alone are worth the price of
entry."
—Alan Prince, Rutgers University
—Alan Prince, Rutgers University
"This book not only fills a major gap in the books on OT for
beginners, but also offers wise advice for more experienced
researchers."
—Moira Yip, University College London
"There are many introductions to OT as a theory, but none with
hands-on training on the nitty-gritty details of how to actually do
OT research. McCarthy's book, brimming with thought-provoking
questions and problem sets, provides the guidance needed."
—Junko Ito, University of California Santa Cruz