Providing a comprehensive overview of the four primary areas of phonetics, Phonetics: Transcription, Production, Acoustics, and Perception is an ideal guide to the complete study of speech and sound.

* An accessible but in-depth introductory textbook on the basic concepts of phonetics
* Covers all four areas of phonetics: transcription, production, acoustics, and perception
* Offers uniquely thorough coverage of related relevant areas, including vocal fold vibration and the working of the ear, creating an engagingly flexible work for instructors
* Includes chapter-by-chapter exercises, enabling students to put their knowledge into practice
* Written in a clear and concise style by two of the field�s leading scholars
* Accompanied by a companion website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/phonetics (available on publication), featuring additional resources such as sound files.