Discovering Speech, Words, and Mind

Written in a lively style, Discovering Speech, Words, and Mind applies a scientific approach to the study of various aspects of speech, using everyday examples to introduce the beginning student to the world of language and cognition. An accessible introduction to the fundamentals of speech production, speech perception, word-formation, language acquisition and speech disorders Considers how the informational content of the speech signal relates to phonological units - connecting the three areas of speech, words, and mind Focuses on speech production and recognition at the word-level and below, and includes sign languages Written in a highly accessible style for students with no background in linguistics or psychology Packed with numerous student-friendly features, including engaging examples, illustrations, and sidebars for further discussion; further online exercises and data also available at http://www.discoveringspeech.wiley.com/

ISBN:	9781405157995
Publisher:	Wiley
Imprint:	Wiley Blackwell
Published date:	12 Mar 2010
DEWEY:	302.2242
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	280
Weight:	600g
Height:	249mm
Width:	191mm
Spine width:	16mm

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