Abnormal Speech

First published in 1939, it was only recently that serious study and attention had been given to disorders of speech and there was a growing demand for books dealing with the subject. This book deals concisely with the aetiology of the varied abnormalities of speech and discusses the treatment practised by experienced therapists at the time.

E. J. (Edward James) Boome (1883-1954) was a pioneer in the study of speech defects and was largely responsible for the development and teaching of speech therapy in the London County Council service, becoming consultant to the council in this area. He was a founder member of the College of Speech Therapists.

H.M.S. (Honor Mary Stanhope) Baines. At time of publication was a Speech Therapist (Royal Surrey County Hospital); Lecturer in Speech Therapy (Royal College of Nursing and Battersea Polytechnic); Formerly Speech Therapist to Day Centres, War Emergency and Mental Hospitals; Honorary Speech Therapist (Belgrave Hospital, London).

D. G. Harries At time of publication was a Speech Therapist for Day Centres and Mental Hospitals; Lecturer (London County Council); Formerly Honorary Speech Therapist (Belgrave Hospital, London).