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Title

Emotions in the human voice / edited by Krzystof Izdebski.

Publication

San Diego, CA : Plural Pub., c2008-c2009.

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Additional Authors

• Izdebski, Krzysztof
• Izdebski, Krzysztof.

Description

3 v. : ill.; 26 cm.

Summary

• "This book introduces foundations of vocal examined emotions and the vocal expressions of affective states are included. Theoretical aspects of emotions in the human voice are, incorporating both historical perspectives as well as new theoretical approaches. Vocal aspects of affective states are approached from many points of view and linked with affective dimensions and categories. Discussed among the nonverbal cues is the role of pitch, loudness, spectrum and speech rate. Findings are linked to the many fields that study emotions. The volume also discusses what constitutes an emotion, the function of the emotions in our life, and what is vocally transmitted to comprehend these states."--pub. desc. v.1.
• "Clinical Evidence engages the reader with discussions on the neurobiological and clinical aspects of emotions in the human voice. Newest information on production, perception and dysfunctions affecting these aspects of vocal emotions are presented. Fascinating brain studies on how our brain composes, stores, and retrieves vocal emotions as a factor of valence, age, and gender are presented. Discussion is linked to the concepts of social perception of evaluating vocal interactions in the presence or absence of visual input and across distances and situations. This volume shapes our understanding and comprehension of vocal emotions, and may help to explain some of the difficulties encountered between men and women. The reader will discover how the vocal production system in particular is dependent on the physiological parameters modulated by individual emotional state. The perceived emotional valence of being happy, sad, angry, or afraid is discussed in the gender context. Acoustic specialization of the two hemispheres of the brain is presented, and the role of the brain in regulating specific vocal emotions is reviewed. Vocalization patterns thought to help us in sexual behavior including mate choices and the role voice plays in our intimate behavior are discussed. Clinical issues that affect production, perception and interaction of vocal emotions are presented and treatment solutions are presented.""--pub. desc. v.2.
• "The last volume of Emotions of the Human Voice presents the reader with information on the application of vocal emotions in the daily interaction with technology and whether the vocal emotions are universal or culture specific. This volume presents noteworthy data on cross-cultural vocal emotions and how the emerging silicon technology struggles to provide unbiased and accurate renditions of instruments, computers, systems and products that will interact properly with vocally transmitted emotions. The authors discusses the problems and challenges in creating virtual emotional anthropomorphismic creatures, how automatic recognition of vocal emotions by machines is achieved, and the effects of future technology or our day-to-day “emotional” life."--pub. desc. v.3.

Subject

• Voice > Psychological aspects
• Emotions
• Affect
• Verbal Behavior
• Auditory Perception
• Phonation
• Voice Quality

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

v. 1. Foundations -- v. 2. Clinical evidence -- v. 3. Culture and perception.

ISBN

• 9781597560733 (v. 1 : alk. paper)
• 1597560731 (v. 1 : alk. paper)
• 9781597561181 (v. 2 : alk. paper)
• 1597561185 (v. 2 : alk. paper)
• 9781597561198 (v. 3 : alk. paper)
• 1597561193 (v. 3 : alk. paper)

LCCN

^^2007043352

OCLC

• 176648949
• SCSB-12344685

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library