Sociophonetics

ISBN: 0415498791

Author: Di Paolo, Marianna

Condition: Used

Sociophonetics: a students guide provides a practical how-to manual that will give students a clear understanding of the technical and theoretical advances in acoustic phonetics, speech perception, and recording technology which is essential for sociolinguistic research.Balancing theory, practical information and research protocol, this book:Covers the key methodological, technical and procedural information needed to undertake sociophonetic research Includes contributions from key academics and ground-breaking researchers Incorporates exercises and projects in each chapter Has a companion website that provides additional materials for students and professors, featuring exercises, links to on-line sources for specific tools and includes a large selection of audio and video clips.Sociophonetics is essential reading for graduate students and researchers with interests in sociophonetics, phonology and for those undertaking research projects in applied linguistics.