{"product_id":"phonetics-and-speech-science-9781108427869","title":"Phonetics and Speech Science","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten in a clear, approachable way, this textbook provides an introduction to the science of phonetics: how speech sounds are produced, how we classify them, and how they are processed to allow the rapid transmission of language-based messages. Comprehensive yet accessible, it is ideal for a beginner to the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'MacKay's book is an impressive combination of rigorous pedagogy and an accessible writing style.' Aaron Kaplan, Department of Linguistics, University of Utah\u003cbr\u003e'This valuable textbook is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of speech sounds and their production. What sets this book apart from others is its comprehensive coverage of both articulatory and acoustic phonetics without sacrificing detail in either area. MacKay has done a commendable job of presenting complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner, making the material easy to understand and apply.' Amanda Dalola, University of Minnesota\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of figures; List of tables; Acknowledgments; 1. Phonetics and language; 2. Phonetic transcription; 3. Anatomy and physiology of speech; 4. Air pressure and aerodynamics; 5. Consonants; 6. Vowels; 7. Sounds of North American English; 8. Voice, phonation, and nasality; 9. Airstream mechanisms: clicks, implosives, ejectives, esophageal speech; 10. Speech dynamics; 11. Suprasegmentals; 12. Acoustics; 13. Interlocutors: talkers and hearers; Glossary; References; Index.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53186757722455,"sku":"9781108427869","price":85.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/phonetics-and-speech-science-9781108427869","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}