Description: Further DetailsTitle: Applying PhoneticsCondition: NewEAN: 9781119164548ISBN: 9781119164548Publisher: Wiley-BlackwellFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 10/29/2020Item Height: 255mmItem Length: 182mmItem Width: 12mmItem Weight: 516gLanguage: EnglishDescription: A unique and accessible introduction to the field of phonetics through real-life applications and practical examples The dynamic field of phonetics, the science of the structure and function of human speech, has seen exciting technological innovations and new applications in recent years. Applying Phonetics introduces students to the field through a unique exploratory approach that highlights practical applications and focuses on the diverse ways in which the speech sciences influence daily life. Requiring no prior knowledge of linguistics, this accessible, student-friendly textbook introduces the key concepts in phonetics and explains their relevance to contemporary applications. Even students who have completed introductory linguistics courses will discover plenty of new material in this volume. Rather than immediately delving into complex theoretical information, the text presents a brief overview of basic concepts and then uses applications—speech synthesis, forensic speech science, language teaching—to explain the details. This unique approach increases student interest and comprehension, clearly demonstrating how speech science is beneficial to society. Engaging, easily-relatable topics include speech anatomy and physiology, the nature of normal and disordered speech development, the origins of speech, and speech applications in forensics, music, drama, film, and business. Written by a respected expert with over 25 years’ experience teaching linguistics and phonetics, this textbook Explores the wide-ranging applications of phonetics areas such as accessibility, computer speech, education, the fine arts, and businessDemonstrates how practical problems have been addressed through phonetics, such as the use of speech analysis for forensic purposesPresents real-life case studies that illustrate fundamental phonetics conceptsIncludes exercises and activities, discussion questions, an extensive glossary, further readings, and a companion website Applying Phonetics: Speech Science in Everyday Life is an ideal text for undergraduate students with no prior knowledge of linguistics, as well as those needing to expand their knowledge of phonetic principles. It will appeal to students in education, computer science, cognitive science, biology, psychology, business, and music.Genre: Language & ReferenceSubtitle: Speech Science in Everyday LifeAuthor: Murray J. MunroBook Series: Linguistics in the WorldCountry/Region of Manufacture: GBRelease Year: 2020 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
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Book Title: Applying Phonetics
Title: Applying Phonetics
EAN: 9781119164548
ISBN: 9781119164548
Release Date: 10/29/2020
Release Year: 2020
Genre: Language & Reference
Subtitle: Speech Science in Everyday Life
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Number of Pages: 240 Pages
Publication Name: Applying Phonetics : Speech Science in Everyday Life
Language: English
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Subject: Linguistics / Phonetics & Phonology, Linguistics / General
Item Height: 0.5 in
Publication Year: 2020
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 18.4 Oz
Subject Area: Language Arts & Disciplines
Author: Murray J. Munro
Item Length: 9.9 in
Series: Linguistics in the World Ser.
Item Width: 7 in
Format: Trade Paperback
