Introducing Phonetic Science (Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics) - Hardcover

Ashby, Michael; Maidment, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521808820 ISBN 13: 9780521808828

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

This accessible textbook provides a clear and practical introduction to phonetics, the study of speech. Assuming no prior knowledge of the topic, it introduces students to the fundamental concepts in phonetic science, and equips them with the essential skills needed for recognizing, describing and transcribing a range of speech sounds. Numerous graded exercises enable students to put these skills into practice, and the sounds introduced are clearly illustrated with examples from a variety of English accents and other languages. As well as looking at traditional articulatory description, the book introduces acoustic and other instrumental techniques for analysing speech, and covers topics such as speech and writing, the nature of transcription, hearing and speech perception, linguistic universals, and the basic concepts of phonology. Providing a solid foundation in phonetics, Introducing Phonetic Science will be invaluable to all students beginning courses in linguistics, speech sciences, language pathology and language therapy. Further exercises will be available on an accompanying website.

About this title

About the Authors

Michael Ashby is Senior Lecturer in Phonetics at University College London.

John Maidment is Lecturer in Phonetics at University College London.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0521808820
• ISBN 13: 9780521808828
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 232