Speech and Language Processing - An Introduction to Natural Language Processing, Computational Linguistics, and Speech Recognition

Natural language processing (NLP) represents a pivotal intersection of computer science, linguistics, and artificial intelligence, aiming to enable machines to understand, interpret, and generate human language. This comprehensive work by Dan Jurafsky and James H. Martin serves as an essential guide to the foundational principles and contemporary techniques that power speech and language technologies, including computational linguistics and speech recognition. It offers a structured exploration that balances theoretical insights with practical applications, making it indispensable for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field.

• Interdisciplinary Foundations: The book underscores the synergy between linguistics and computer...

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