Author: Brosnahan, L.F.
Title: The Sounds of Language. An Inquiry into the Role of Genetic Factors in the Development of Sound Systems
Description: Cambridge, W. Heffer & Sons, (1961). orig.cloth. 22x14cm, (4), 250 pp. Textual maps & tables. Slight corner bump,neat pencil marks to several page margins,VG. ¶ Contents: The Problem of Phonetic Change; The Genetic Theory; The Hypothesis; The Vocal Apparatus; The Geographical Distribution of Speech Sounds; Appendix: The Borrowing of Phonetic Features; The Sound Complement of the Individual; The Sound Complement of the Group; The Sound Complements of the Population; Phonetic Change; Survey & Discussion.

Keywords: Phonology, Historical, Linguistics, Linguistic Theory, Human Genetics, Speech Sounds, Phonetics, Language, Languages