| Understanding Phonetics Contributor(s): Ashby, Patricia (Author) |
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ISBN: 0340928271 ISBN-13: 9780340928271 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2011 Annotation: This series provides approachable, yet authoritative, introductions to major topics in linguistics. Ideal for students with little or no prior knowledge of linguistics each book carefully explains the basics, emphasizing understanding of the essential notions rather than arguing for a particular theoretical position. Assuming little or no background knowledge and using original examples and exercises, Understanding Phonetics provides an introduction to the basics and presents a comprehensive survey of phonetic theory. Using examples from a wide range of languages, the book includes an audio CD in order to provide students with ear training and authentic listening material. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 414.8 |
| Series: Understanding Language (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.95 lbs) 244 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Assuming little or no background knowledge and using original examples and exercises (with answers supplied), Understanding Phonetics provides with an accessible introduction to the basics of phonetics and a comprehensive analysis of traditional phonetic theory--the articulation and physical characteristics of speech sounds. Examples from a wide range of languages are presented throughout using symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet. To help develop skills in this alphabet, Understanding Phonetics includes ear-training exercises that are freely available online, along with audio files of authentic listening material, at www.hodderplus.com/linguistics. |