This is the voice /
"There's no shortage of books about public speaking or language or song. But until now, there has been no book about the miracle that underlies them all--the human voice itself. And there are few writers who could take on this surprisingly vast topic with more artistry and expertise than J...
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| Language: | English |
| Edition: | First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. |
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| Summary: | "There's no shortage of books about public speaking or language or song. But until now, there has been no book about the miracle that underlies them all--the human voice itself. And there are few writers who could take on this surprisingly vast topic with more artistry and expertise than John Colapinto. Beginning with the novel--and compelling--argument that our ability to speak is what made us the planet's dominant species, he guides us from the voice's beginnings in lungfish millions of years ago to its culmination in the talent of Pavoratti, Martin Luther King Jr., and Beyoncé--and each of us, every day"--Jacket. "A New York Times bestselling writer explores what our unique sonic signature reveals about our species, our culture, and each one of us. Finally, a vital topic that has never had its own book gets its due"--Provided by publisher. |
| Physical Description: | vii, 312 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-301) and index. |
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New York, NY :
Simon & Schuster,
2021.
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| ISBN: | 9781982128746 1982128747 9781982128753 1982128755 |
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| Call Number: |
PN4162 .C53 2021 |
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| PN4162 .C53 2021 | Available Place a Hold |