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The Physics of Speech (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics),New
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The mechanism of speech is a very complex one and in order to undertake any analysis of language it is important to understand the processes that go to make up the message that a speaker transmits and a listener receives. Professor Fry therefore first takes the reader through the various stages of the speech chain: from language units to nerve impulses to muscle movements to sound waves, and vice versa as the message is received and decoded. He then explains the basic physical principles involved in the generation and propagation of sound energy and in the phenomenon of resonance. These principles are then applied to the speech mechanism itself and to the particular kinds of sound which constitute speech. There is a fully illustrated account of the use of the sound spectrograph in acoustic analysis and chapters dealing with the acoustic features of English sounds and with the way we recognise speech sounds by the acoustic cues inherent in a particular language. Professor Fry gave courses on the physics of speech to students of applied as well as theoretical linguistics and to speech therapists, and his clear account will therefore provide a basic textbook for such courses as well as being of interest to people working in departments of speech and in communications generally.
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- Q: What is 'The Physics of Speech' about? A: 'The Physics of Speech' explores the complex mechanisms involved in speech production and perception, detailing the stages of the speech chain from language units to sound waves.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by D. B. Fry, a professor who taught courses on the physics of speech.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers the physical principles of sound energy, resonance, acoustic features of English sounds, and the use of sound spectrographs in speech analysis.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in linguistics? A: Yes, it serves as a basic textbook for students of applied and theoretical linguistics, as well as for speech therapists.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 156 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Physics of Speech' published? A: The book was published on March 30, 1979.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book includes a fully illustrated account of the use of sound spectrographs in acoustic analysis.
- Q: What is the primary audience for this book? A: The primary audience includes students in linguistics, speech therapists, and professionals in communication fields.