Sociophonetics - An Introduction (Paperback)

Erik Thomas

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Sociophonetics - the interface of sociolinguistics and phonetics - is a field that has expanded rapidly in recent years. A subject that requires both methodological and theoretical assessment for study, sociophonetics has never before been presented in a way that ties these fundamental strands together so successfully.
This comprehensive and user friendly introduction seamlessly marries the dual cores of sociophonetics into one accessible text.
In a methodical and structured approach, "Sociophonetics: An Introduction"
* Provides detailed analysis of phonetic variables, discussing consonants, vowels, prosody and voice quality
* Includes clear and thorough explanations of how to measure linguistic phenomena and conduct acoustic analyses and perception experiments
* Contains almost 200 illustrations of phonetic processes and 'field marks' for the examination of sociolinguistic variables
* Covers a variety of theoretical approaches, including exemplar theory and cognitive sociolinguistics
* Examines, through theoretical issues, how sociolinguistics, phonetics and cognitive linguistics are linked
Thomas' innovative and friendly introduction to sociophonetics presents both a guide for advanced beginners as well as a basis for further development of professional research.

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Imprint:	Red Globe Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	2011
Authors:	Erik Thomas
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-0-230-22456-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Sociolinguistics Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Phonetics, phonology, prosody (speech) Promotions
LSN:	0-230-22456-3
Barcode:	9780230224568