Vowels and ConsonantsThis book conveys an amazing range of current science, including phonetics, psycholinguistics, and speech technology, while being engaging and accessible for novices. This edition maintains Ladefoged's friendly, enthusiastic style while adding important updates. Natasha Warner, University of Arizona Praise from the previous edition: This is a fascinating, accessible, and reader friendly book by a master phonetician, about how speech sounds are made,