A Guide to Morphosyntax-Phonology Interface Theories

The book explores the historical relationship between morpho-syntax and phonology since World War II, presenting structuralist and generative theories chronologically and thematically. In its latter sections, it distills insights to evaluate contemporary interface theories and outlines essential properties for a valid theory. It introduces the concept of modularity from a Cognitive Science perspective, using it as a benchmark for interface theories. Additionally, it situates the interface debate within minimalist syntax and phase theory, promoting intermodular discussions on morpho-syntactic and phonological theories.