Speech Science Primer 6th Edition

eBook Description :

Speech Science Primer: Physiology, Acoustics, and Perception of Speech, 6th Edition (ISBN: 9781608313570) offers a clear, reader-friendly introduction to speech science, making it an ideal resource for beginning speech pathology and audiology students and faculty. This comprehensive text covers essential topics such as acoustics, speech anatomy and physiology, speech perception, and the acoustic analysis of speech. Additionally, it delves into research methodology, speech motor control, and the history and evolution of speech science.

The sixth edition includes an updated art program with new and revised figures, expanded information on cross-language speech issues, and a unified approach to the integration of acoustics, speech physiology, and speech perception.

Key Features:

• New and Updated Figures: Includes 10 new figures and 30 updated figures to enhance understanding.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Addresses speech respiration, phonation, articulation, and acoustic features of speech.
• Unified Approach: Integrates information on acoustics, physiology, and perception to offer a cohesive understanding of speech science.
• Comparison Basis: Provides an explanation of normal communication processes as a foundation for understanding communication disorders.

Table of Contents:

Section I: Introduction

• Chapter 1: Speech, Language, and Thought

Section II: Acoustics

• Chapter 2: Acoustics

Section III: Speech Production

• Chapter 3: The Raw Materials: Neurology and Respiration
• Chapter 4: The Raw Materials: Phonation
• Chapter 5: The Articulation and Acoustics of Vowels
• Chapter 6: The Articulation and Acoustics of Consonants
• Chapter 7: The Production and Acoustic of Prosodic Features
• Chapter 8: Feedback Mechanisms and Models of Speech Production

Section IV: Speech Perception

• Chapter 9: Hearing: The Gateway to Speech Perception
• Chapter 10: The Acoustic Cues to Speech Perception
• Chapter 11: Strategies and Models of Speech Perception

Section V: Instrumentation

• Chapter 12: Pioneers in Speech Science
• Chapter 13: Research Tools for the Study of Acoustic Analysis and Speech Perception
• Chapter 14: Research Tools in Speech Science for the Study of Speech Physiology

Appendices:

• Appendix A: Phonetic Alphabet for American English
• Appendix B: Nerves Important for Speech and Hearing: Cranial and Spinal

Glossary
Index

Speech Science Primer, 6th Edition is an invaluable text for those entering the fields of speech pathology and audiology, providing foundational knowledge and research tools necessary for the study of speech science.