Phonetics: A Critical Analysis Of Phonetic Theory And A Technic For The Practical Description Of Sounds (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258037321)

Phonetics: A Critical Analysis Of Phonetic Theory And A Technic For The Practical Description Of Sounds is a comprehensive book written by Kenneth L. Pike. This book delves into the world of phonetics, which is the study of the sounds of human speech. The author provides a critical analysis of phonetic theory, discussing the various approaches and methods used in the field.The book also offers a practical guide for describing sounds, providing a technic for accurately transcribing and reproducing speech sounds. This guide is useful for students, linguists, and speech therapists who need to accurately describe and analyze the sounds of human speech.Pike's book covers a wide range of topics, including the anatomy and physiology of speech production, the classification of speech sounds, and the various phonetic systems used around the world. The author also discusses the role of phonetics in language teaching and learning, as well as its applications in fields such as forensic linguistics and speech technology.Overall, Phonetics: A Critical Analysis Of Phonetic Theory And A Technic For The Practical Description Of Sounds is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of human speech sounds. The book is well-written, informative, and provides a detailed and practical understanding of the complex field of phonetics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Kenneth L. Pike
ISBN-10: 1258037327
ISBN-13: 9781258037321
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/12/2011
Pages: 194
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d