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UNINA9910458314203321 |
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Rogers Henry <1940-2010, > |
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Titolo |
The sounds of language : an introduction to phonetics / / Henry Rogers |
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London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2000, 2013 |
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1-138-45777-9 |
1-315-83873-7 |
1-317-87776-4 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (365 p.) |
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Collana |
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English language - Phonetics |
Phonetics |
Electronic books. |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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First published 2000 by Pearson Education Limited. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Preface; Publisher's Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 Introduction; The study of phonetics; Articulatory phonetics; English places of articulation; Technical terms; Exercises; Chapter 2 The basic sounds of English; Transcription; Accents of English; Consonants; Vowels; Stress; Comparison of RP and GA; Technical terms; Symbols; Exercises; Chapter 3 English consonants; Allophones and phonemes; Voicing; Length; Place of articulation; Manner of articulation; Technical terms; Symbols; Exercises; Chapter 4 English vowels |
Distributional restrictionsThe vowel phonemes of RP; The vowel phonemes of GA; RP and GA vowels; Technical terms; Symbols; Exercises; Chapter 5 English suprasegmentals; Syllables; Phonotactics; Stress; Pitch and intonation; Rhythm; Technical terms; Symbol; Exercises; Chapter 6 English accent differences; Background; General scheme; Received Pronunciation (RP) revisited; Cockney; Yorkshire; Scotland; Belfast; Dublin; Australia; New Zealand; South Africa; West Indies; India; General American (GA) revisited; New England; New York City; US South; African American Vernacular English; Canada |
NewfoundlandTechnical terms; Exercises; Chapter 7 Sound waves, spectra, and resonance; Sound waves; Spectrum; Glottal wave; |
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Resonance; Noise; Technical terms; Exercises; Chapter 8 The acoustics of English sounds; Spectrograms; English vowels; English consonants; Technical terms; Exercises; Chapter 9 Vowels and glides; Vowels; Glides; Technical terms; Symbols; Exercises; Chapter 10 Place of articulation; Primary places of articulation; Double articulation; Secondary articulations; Technical terms; Symbols; Exercises; Chapter 11 Manner of articulation; Degree of stricture; Obstruents |
ApproximantsTrills, taps, and flaps; Laterals; Nasals; Technical terms; Symbols; Exercises; Chapter 12 Phonation; Anatomy; Glottis; States of the glottis; Voice onset time; Breathy voiced stops; Technical terms; Symbols; Exercises; Chapter 13 Air stream mechanisms; Air pressure; Air stream mechanisms; Technical terms; Symbols; Exercises; Chapter 14 Syllables and suprasegmentals; Syllable; Length; Pitch and tone; Stress; Intonation; Technical terms; Exercises; Appendices; Appendix A English consonantal allophones; Appendix B Glossary; Appendix C Calligraphy |
Appendix D The transcription of English vowelsAppendix E The International Phonetic Alphabet; Bibliography; Index |
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Phonetics is the scientific study of sounds used in language- how the sounds are produced, how they are transferred from the speaker to the hearer and how they are heard and perceived. The Sounds of Language provides an accessible, general introduction to phonetics with a special emphasis on English. Focusing on the phonetics of English, the first section allows students to get an overall view of the subject. Two standard accents of English are presented- RP (Received Pronunciation), the standard accent of England, and GA (General American), the standard accent throughout much |
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UNINA9910464459703321 |
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Titolo |
Encyclopedia of financial models . Volume II / / Frank J. Fabozzi, editor |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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Hoboken, New Jersey : , : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., , 2013 |
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©2013 |
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1-118-53988-5 |
1-118-01033-7 |
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[1st edition] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (1,089 pages) : illustrations |
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Investments - Management |
Portfolio management |
Electronic books. |
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Livello bibliografico |
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Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index. |
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An essential reference dedicated to a wide array of financial models, issues in financial modeling, and mathematical and statistical tools for financial modeling The need for serious coverage of financial modeling has never been greater, especially with the size, diversity, and efficiency of modern capital markets. With this in mind, the Encyclopedia of Financial Models, 3 Volume Set has been created to help a broad spectrum of individuals—ranging from finance professionals to academics and students—understand financial modeling and make use of the various models currently available. Incorporating timely research and in-depth analysis, the Encyclopedia of Financial Models is an informative 3-Volume Set that covers both established and cutting-edge models and discusses their real-world applications. Edited by Frank Fabozzi, this set includes contributions from global financial experts as well as academics with extensive consulting experience in this field. Organized alphabetically by category, this reliable resource consists of three separate volumes and 127 entries—touching on everything from asset pricing and bond valuation models to trading cost models and volatility—and provides |
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readers with a balanced understanding of today's dynamic world of financial modeling. This 3-Volume Set contains coverage of the fundamentals and advances in financial modeling and provides the mathematical and statistical techniques needed to develop and test financial models Emphasizes both technical and implementation issues, providing researchers, educators, students, and practitioners with the necessary background to deal with issues related to financial modeling Each volume includes a complete table of contents and index for easy access to various parts of the encyclopedia Financial models have become increasingly commonplace, as well as complex. They are essential in a wide range of financial endeavors, and this 3-Volume Set will help put them in perspective. |
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