How Long to Read Change, Chance, and Optimality

How Long Does it Take to Read Change, Chance, and Optimality?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 33 minutes to read Change, Chance, and Optimality by April McMahon

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book is about how languages change. It is also a devastating critique of a widespread linguistic orthodoxy. April McMahon argues that to provide a convincing explanation of linguistic change the roles of history and contingency must be accommodated in linguistic theory. She also shows that theoretical work in related disciplines can be used to assess the value of such theories. Optimality Theory, or OT as it is usually called, dominates contemporary phonology, especially in the USA, and is becoming increasingly influential in syntax and language acquisition. Having set out its basis...

How long is Change, Chance, and Optimality?

Change, Chance, and Optimality by April McMahon is 212 pages long, and a total of 53,424 words.

This makes it 72% the length of the average book. It also has 65% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Change, Chance, and Optimality Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 51 minutes to read Change, Chance, and Optimality aloud.

What Reading Level is Change, Chance, and Optimality?

Change, Chance, and Optimality is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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