Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book challenges readers to explore the historical origins and evolution of spoken language, primarily English, from the perspective of a man who spent a career dedicated to its study. The author, an expert in phonetics, takes an in-depth look at how sounds are produced and characterized, the role of quantity in forming syllables and words, and the impact this has on the rhythm and flow of spoken language, even verse. Focusing on the English language but drawing comparisons from Latin, Greek and French, the author provides useful categorization of the various sounds, from those that are pure, to those that combine to create new sounds, even dipthongs. At the heart of the book is the idea that reforming the way words are spelled to more accurately reflect how they are spoken, would greatly improve communication and understanding, and help to standardize the language. The author's passion for the subject, combined with a wealth of insights and examples, makes this an informative and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in linguistics or the history of language This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332751464_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332751464
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332751464
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)