Phonetic Data Analysis examines the procedures involved in describing the sounds of a language and illustrates the basic techniques of experimental phonetics, most of them requiring little more than a tape recorder, a video camera, and a computer. Examines the procedures involved in describing the sounds of a language and illustrates the basic techniques of experimental phonetics. Written by Peter Ladefoged, one of the world's leading phoneticians. Enables readers to work with a speaker in class or go out into the field and make their own discoveries about how the sounds of a language are made. Provides full descriptions of techniques that are readily available and do not require the resources of a major phonetics laboratory. Includes enlightening comments throughout about Ladefoged's own fieldwork experiences.
ISBN: | 9780631232698 |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Imprint: | Wiley Blackwell |
Published date: | 04 Aug 2003 |
DEWEY: | 414.8 |
DEWEY edition: | 22 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 196 |
Weight: | 472g |
Height: | 243mm |
Width: | 162mm |
Spine width: | 17mm |