This textbook addresses the physics, acoustics, and physiology of voice and speech production, and features a layout of b&w anatomical illustrations, images, and whimsical drawings; amusing yet relevant sidebars also lighten the material. In this second edition, Behrman (speech communication, Iona College) offers a new organization of introductory chapters, plus study questions, review questions, group activities, and recommended web sites, along with advice on study techniques. Chapters cover sound waves, breathing, basic voice science, and measurements and instrumentation, in addition to the production and perception of vowels and consonants, and theories and models of speech production and speech perception. The text includes a glossary, reference appendices, and material for a review game. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)