The Complete Phonographer, and Reporter's Guide: An Inductive Exposition of Phonography, With Its Application to All Branches of Reporting, and ... of an Oral, Teacher; Also Intended as a - Softcover

James E. Munson

 
9781332039265: The Complete Phonographer, and Reporter's Guide: An Inductive Exposition of Phonography, With Its Application to All Branches of Reporting, and ... of an Oral, Teacher; Also Intended as a

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This book marked a departure from earlier practices in shorthand and quickly became the standard for the form. It is still the most popular and widely-taught system. The author provides a thorough grounding in the principles of phonetics on which the system is founded, giving a clear explanation of the relationship between sounds within a determined degree of likeness and the signs used to represent them. The text offers a number of significant improvements and revisions to the system that has made it more consistent and accessible, including the introduction of a vowel-scale and simplified stem-signs for words with similar consonant combinations. In addition to detailed instruction in the system and its use, the author provides extensive exercises in writing and reading that will help the learner to master the system and gain fluency in its use. The insights and innovations in this work have made it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to master the art of shorthand and to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between sounds and written representation.

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