This book centers on theoretical issues of phonology-syntax interface based on tone sandhi in Chinese dialects. It uses patterns in tone sandhi to study how speech should be divided into domains of various sizes or levels.

Hongming Zhang is a leading expert on tone sandhi, and this book is the culmination of a lifetime's research.

1. Background of Theoretical Issues 2. Functional Relations in Tone Sandhi 3. The C-command Condition in Phonology 4. Function Words & the Rhythmic Effect 5. Issues in Mandarin Prosodic Studies 6. Theoretical Discussions 7. Concluding Remarks