{"product_id":"applying-phonetics-murray-j-munro-9781119164548","title":"Applying Phonetics: Speech Science in Everyday Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA unique and accessible introduction to the field of phonetics through real-life applications and practical examples\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003ci\u003eApplying Phonetics \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRather 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 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the wide-ranging applications of phonetics areas such as accessibility, computer speech, education, the fine arts, and business\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how practical problems have been addressed through phonetics, such as the use of speech analysis for forensic purposes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents real-life case studies that illustrate fundamental phonetics concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes exercises and activities, discussion questions, an extensive glossary, further readings, and a companion website\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eApplying Phonetics: Speech Science in Everyday Life \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Murray J. Munro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119164540\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119164548\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/10\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Murray J. Munro","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43983665103103,"sku":"9781119164548","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_35ee763d-4292-49f1-8d87-963e2364b65b.jpg?v=1683268004","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/applying-phonetics-murray-j-munro-9781119164548","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}