Focusing on the diverse sound systems of English varieties globally, this book offers an authoritative analysis from a leading expert. It delves into phonetic and phonological aspects, examining how regional accents and dialects shape communication. The exploration highlights the linguistic richness and variation within English, making it a valuable resource for linguists, educators, and anyone interested in the complexities of language.
Raymond Hickey Books
June 3, 1954


Are we alone in the universe? If other lifeforms exist, how might their languages have evolved? Could we ever understand them, even learn their languages? This highly original, thought-provoking book explores how human life evolved on our own planet in order to analyse the likelihood of life and language beyond Earth.