Book,
Discovering speech, words, and mind
John Wiley and Sons, (2010)
Abstract
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 www.discoveringspeech.wiley.com
