A Figure of Speech A Festschrift for John Laver [Paperback]

Throughout the world, there are phoneticians who have been influenced by the teaching, research, and writings of John Laver. Many have worked with him personally, and most of the contributors to this book are people with whom he has had special links or whose involvement represents an appreciation of the breadth of Laver's interests.

While the book is meant to be a tribute to John Laver, the topics have been chosen to provide an overview of some key issues in phonetics, with illuminating contributions from some of the most influential academics in the field.

Contributing to this festschrift are William Hardcastle, Janet Mackenzie Beck, Peter Ladefoged, John J. Ohala, F. Gibbon, Anne Cutler, Mirjam Broersma, Helen Fraser, Peter F. MacNeilage, Barbara L. Davis, R. E. Asher, E. L. Keane, G. J. Docherty, P. Foulkes, Janet Fletcher, Catherine Watson, John Local, Ailbhe Ní Chasaide, Christer Gobl, John H. Esling, Jimmy G. Harris, and Francis Nolan.
Contents: R.E. Asher,Foreword. J. Laver,List of Publications. B. Hardcastle, J.M. Beck,Introduction. Part I: Instrumental Evidence for Phonetic Theory.P. Ladefoged,Speculations on the Control of Speech. J.J. Ohala,Phonetic Explanations for Sound Patterns: Implications for Grammars of Competence. W. Hardcastle, F. Gibbon,Electropalatography as a Research and Clinical Tool: 30 Years on. Part II: Cognitive Aspects of Phonetic Processing.A. Cutler, M. Broersma,Phonetic Precision in Listening. H. Fraser,Representing Speech in Practice and Theory. P.F. MacNeilage, B.L. Davis,A Cognitive-Motor Syllable Frame for Speech Production: Evidence From Neuropathology. Part III: Phonetics in Social Interaction.R.E. Asher, E.L. Keane,Diphthongs in Colloquial Tamil. G.J. Docherty, P. Foulkes,&l3a