Generative and Non-linear Phonology, Hardcover by Durand, Jacques, ISBN 1138457787, ISBN-13 9781138457782, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Generative phonology is a developing field of linguistics, and is producing both rival interpretations and models. This book provides a clear and accessible evaluation of the debate. It provides a detailed overview of the main models, revealing that they are often complimentary rather than contradictory, and how these can be interconnect and be used together to explore the subject.