Master the art of linguistic parsing with this groundbreaking exploration of subsegmental phonology. Cheryl Zoll presents a novel constraint-based framework, redefining consonant and vowel behavior through Optimality Theory. Dive deep into floating features and ghost segments, challenging existing models with a unique approach that derives diverse phenomena from single underlying representations. This essential read for linguistics scholars and students in India offers critical insights into segment structure and phonological analysis, advancing the frontiers of linguistic research.