English morphology and word-formation

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This book serves as an introduction to English morphology and word-formation while advancing the field. The author guides readers through basic concepts and addresses challenging areas systematically from three perspectives: structural, cognitive, and sociopragmatic. This approach opens new insights, particularly regarding the development of complex words, cognitive functions of word-formation patterns, and conversion. It is designed for students of English and linguistics, aiding in exam preparation, term papers, and theses. A wealth of examples drawn from authentic language corpora supports frequency counts of morphological features across various text types. The revised and enlarged third edition includes a new chapter on theoretical models of word-formation. Noted linguists commend the book for its fresh approach and systematic use of a corpus, ensuring it is grounded in contemporary materials. It is praised as a reliable and comprehensive resource, filled with practical examples that students need.