9781333847494 - The Young Reporter, or How to Write Short-Hand: A Complete Phonographic Teacher; Being an Inductive Exposition of Phonography, Intended as a ... Who Have Not the As... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a thorough examination of phonography, a writing system designed to transcribe speech using phonetic transcription. Initially introduced in 1837, phonography was refined over the years with input from a large community of enthusiasts. As a result, it has made great strides in both simplicity and utility. Phonography uses a shorthand alphabet, which assigns a unique symbol to each sound in the English language. This allows for rapid transcription of speech, reaching speeds of up to 250 words per minute. The system even shows promise in facilitating communication for the hard of hearing, as it is more efficient than sign language at conveying rapid and complex speech. The author does an excellent job of explaining the benefits of using phonography for a variety of purposes, such as taking notes, writing letters, and even composing literary works. He also provides clear and concise instructions on how to learn and use the system. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about phonography or who is simply looking for a more efficient method of writing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.