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Master the mechanics of the English language with Word-Formation in English from Cambridge University Press. This second edition serves as a comprehensive introduction to how new words are constructed from existing ones, such as the transition from happy to happiness. Designed for students with little to no prior linguistic knowledge, this textbook provides a clear path toward understanding complex word structures. This edition is built to be practical. It provides the methodological tools necessary to collect and analyze linguistic data, helping readers move from basic observation to professional analysis. You will learn how to connect your practical findings to broader theoretical debates and problems in the field of linguistics. Whether you are a student starting your studies or a researcher looking for a solid foundation, this book offers the guidance needed to navigate the evolution and structure of English vocabulary.

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Provides a clear introduction to word-formation processes for students with little to no prior linguistic background.

Includes practical tools to help readers obtain and analyze relevant linguistic data independently.

Connects hands-on data analysis to significant theoretical problems and modern linguistic debates.

Updated second edition that incorporates recent developments in the study of English word-formation.

Focuses specifically on the ways new words are built on the bases of existing English words.

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12 July 2018
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