Hearing Science

Author : Norman J. Lass,Jeremy J. Donai
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781635503296

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Hearing Science Fundamentals, Second Edition by Norman J. Lass,Jeremy J. Donai Pdf

NOW PUBLISHED BY PLURAL! Hearing Science Fundamentals, Second Edition maintains the straightforward style of the previous edition, introducing the basic concepts in hearing science in an easy-to-understand format. With a wide variety of student-friendly features and instructor resources, this comprehensive textbook facilitates the absorption of technical material by both undergraduate and graduate students. The text is divided into four clear sections to cover everything from the physics of sound to the anatomy and physiology of the auditory pathway and beyond. The textbook begins by delving into the basics of acoustics and digital signal processing (DSP). In the next section, readers will find full coverage of the basic anatomy and physiology of the auditory mechanism. The third section contains eight chapters on psychoacoustics and how sound is perceived via the auditory pathways. The book wraps up with a brand-new section devoted to pathologies of the auditory mechanisms. New to the Second Edition: * New coauthor, Jeremy J. Donai, AuD, PhD, brings his extensive clinical and research experience to the concepts discussed * Nine new chapters, including: Review of Speech Acoustics (Chapter 2); Digital Signal Processing (Chapter 3); Binaural Processing (Chapter 8); Temporal Processing (Chapter 10); Signal Detection Theory (Chapter 13); Auditory Perception and Hearing Impairment (Chapter 14); Separate and expanded chapters for Pathologies of the Auditory Mechanism (Chapter 9) from first edition; Pathologies of the Conductive Auditory Mechanism (Chapter 15); Pathologies of the Sensory Auditory Mechanism (Chapter 16); Pathologies of the Central Auditory Mechanism (Chapter 17) * Clinical Notes and Vocabulary Checks features have been added through the textEvidence-based information incorporated throughout the text * Updated Recommended Readings list * Audio examples and overview lecture videos for students Key Features: * Learning Objectives and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter prepare the student for the chapter contents * Two-color anatomical and line illustrations aid understanding of important technical concepts * Q & A boxes reinforce important information presented in the text * A Glossary of important terms Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, quizzes, and exercises) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.

Author : John D. Durrant,Jean H. Lovrinic
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015004425743

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Bases of Hearing Science by John D. Durrant,Jean H. Lovrinic Pdf

Author : Willard R. Zemlin
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-13
Category : Hearing
ISBN : 0132568330

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Speech and Hearing Science by Willard R. Zemlin Pdf

Finely illustrated and exceptionally readable, this fourth edition of the leading text in Speech and Hearing Science, is dedicated to the habilitation and rehabilitation of the speech and hearing impaired. This comprehensive and highly popular text provides a solid foundation in the anatomy and physiology of respiration, phonation, articulation, neurology, and hearing. Now in its fourth edition, this classic text has been thoroughly updated and features a highly readable format, clearer illustrations, and the addition of a second color. Clinically relevant materials punctuate the entire text, as well as in-depth supplemental and clinical notes. Key terms are boldfaced, and numerous new illustrations create dramatic visual impact.

Author : Diana C. Emanuel,Tomasz Letowski
Publisher : LWW
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Hearing
ISBN : 0781780470

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Hearing Science by Diana C. Emanuel,Tomasz Letowski Pdf

This textbook provides a comprehensive presentation of all aspects of hearing science, including acoustics, psychoacoustics, anatomy and physiology, and related topics such as introduction to digital signal processing and instrumentation in hearing science. It is designed to supplement in-class instruction with both remedial and advanced material for students with different academic backgrounds, and is ideally suited for speech pathology and audiology students at the undergraduate and introductory graduate levels. Online student resources on thePoint will include video demonstrations, a quiz bank, labeling exercises for images in the book, PDFs for selected chapters, Web links, and audio clips. Online instructor resources on thePoint will include PowerPoint slides, a test generator, an image bank, and homework assignments with answers.

Author : Taylor & Francis Group
Publisher : Apple Academic Press
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1774631806

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Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science by Taylor & Francis Group Pdf

With chapters from audiology professionals from around the world, Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science presented in two volumes--provides an abundance of information on the latest technological and procedural advances in this ever-improving field. Volume 1 primarily focuses on revised clinical protocols and provides information on new research to help guide decisions and criteria regarding diagnosis, management, and treatment of hearing-related issues. Topics include new clinical applications such as auditory steady-state response, wideband acoustic immittance, otoacoustic emissions, frequency following response, noise exposure, genomics and hearing loss, and more. Volume 2: Otoprotection, Regeneration, and Telemedicine includes sections with material related to hearing devices, hearing in special populations, such as the children and the elderly, as well chapters on the fast-growing subfields of otoprotection and regeneration, including pharmacologic otoprotection, stem cells, and nanotechnology.

Author : Shlomo Silman,Michele B. Emmer,Carol A. Silverman,Alexa Brody
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781635502541

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Instrumentation for Audiology and Hearing Science by Shlomo Silman,Michele B. Emmer,Carol A. Silverman,Alexa Brody Pdf

Understanding the array and complexity of instrumentation available to audiologists and hearing scientists is important to students, beginning clinicians, and even seasoned professionals. The second edition of Instrumentation for Audiology and Hearing Science: Theory and Practice is a comprehensive and accessible look at instrumentation used in these fields for research and clinical purposes. The expert authors introduce the laws of physics as they relate to audiology and hearing science and explain a range of concepts in electronics directly related to instrumentation used in audiology and hearing science, such as filtering and immittance (involving admittance and impedance), explain the fundamental instrumentation concepts in mathematics, physics, and electronics in a systematic manner including only the necessary formulae and basic scientific principles. This unique professional text presents the fundamentals of the evolution of communication systems from analog to digital, including such concepts as digital signals, sound resolution, sampling, quantization and their applications to current technology such as video calls and noise canceling head phones. In addition, the authors comprehensively cover calibration of test and research equipment and stimuli used in audiology and hearing science. They also clearly describe elements of electronics and digital technology as they apply to our everyday lives and experiences, as well as to the fields of audiology and hearing sciences. New to the Second Edition * New chapters on amplification, assistive listening devices, and vestibular assessment (electronystagmography and videonystagmography), geared toward audiology and hearing science students and professionals * Extensive reorganization for a smoother flow of information * Expanded focus on evidence-based practice * Informed by the authors’ teaching, research, and clinical experiences, the original chapters have either been eliminated or completely updated to reflect current scientific and clinical theories * Accompanying videos for the construction of direct- and alternating-current electrical circuits, as well as the construction of high-pass, low-pass, and band-pass filters

Author : M.E. Lutman
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781483295169

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Hearing Science and Hearing Disorders by M.E. Lutman Pdf

Hearing Science and Hearing Disorders focuses on the nature of the processes in the inner ear and the nervous system that mediate hearing. Organized into eight chapters, this book first discusses the nature of speech communication, the extent of hearing problems, and the pathophysiology of hearing. Four core chapters follow, in which four areas of central importance to understanding hearing disorders and their effects are covered. These areas are assessment of auditory function, the scope for technological solutions, the nature of audio-visual speech perception, and the effects of deafness upon speech production. This book will be valuable to students; to academic and professional workers concerned with hearing, speech, and their disorders; and to scientifically or medically literate people in general.

Author : Teri Hamill,Lloyd L. Price
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Ear
ISBN : 1597565407

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The Hearing Sciences by Teri Hamill,Lloyd L. Price Pdf

Second Edition addresses all the topics critical to understanding the hearing sciences: acoustics, anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems, psychoacoustics, and basic instrumentation. Written in a straightforward approach, each chapter opens with an introduction of the key concepts and ends with a concise summary. The practical nature of the book is demonstrated in the "Clinical Correlates" examples, which relate elements of the hearing sciences to patient care and engage students in the concepts. The textbook is designed for undergraduate students the more advanced chapters are useful supplementary material in graduate audiology programs but through this book, students will gain invaluable insight into the hearing sciences before ever taking a course in audiology.

Author : John D. Durrant,Lawrence Feth
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Audiology
ISBN : 013174741X

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Hearing Sciences by John D. Durrant,Lawrence Feth Pdf

This first edition text provides readers with a comprehensive look at hearing science and a broad coverage of auditory mechanisms and functions. The ideal tool for building knowledge in the area, Hearing Science: A Foundational Approach by Durrant and Feth covers such topics as the capacities of the auditory system; basic concepts of quantification and physics; the decibel; peripheral and central auditory systems; auditory physiology and neurophysiology; and hearing capacities and proclivity. It also presents the fundamental concepts of physics, acoustics, anatomy, physiology, and sensory psychology to help readers comprehend the complex auditory processes presented.

Author : Stanley A. Gelfand,Stanley Gelfand
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004-09-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780824757274

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Hearing by Stanley A. Gelfand,Stanley Gelfand Pdf

Brimming with more than more than 1700 references, this reader-friendly and extensively revised Fourth Edition will prove invaluable to instructors and students alike-providing a unified approach to the anatomical, physiological, and perceptual aspects of audition with updated chapters on the latest developments in the field.

Author : Colleen G. Le Prell,Donald Henderson,Richard R. Fay,Arthur N. Popper
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 1441995234

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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss by Colleen G. Le Prell,Donald Henderson,Richard R. Fay,Arthur N. Popper Pdf

Exposure to loud noise continues to be the largest cause of hearing loss in the adult population. The problem of NIHL impacts a number of disciplines. US standards for permissible noise exposure were originally published in 1968 and remain largely unchanged today. Indeed, permissible noise exposure for US personnel is significantly greater than that allowed in numerous other countries, including for example, Canada, China, Brazil, Mexico, and the European Union. However, there have been a number of discoveries and advances that have increased our understanding of the mechanisms of NIHL. These advances have the potential to impact how NIHL can be prevented and how our noise standards can be made more appropriate.

Author : Teri A. Hamill,Lloyd L. Price
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781944883645

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The Hearing Sciences, Third Edition by Teri A. Hamill,Lloyd L. Price Pdf

The Hearing Sciences, Third Edition addresses all topics critical to understanding the hearing sciences: acoustics, basic instrumentation, anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems, and psychoacoustics. The text is intended for undergraduate courses in hearing science and to augment the graduate AuD curriculum. Basic and intermediate chapters are targeted to undergraduate students. Intermediate and advanced chapters are appropriate for AuD instruction. Advanced chapters summarize key points from introductory chapters, so assignment of those earlier chapters is not required if the student has previously had a survey course in hearing science. Direct relevance to clinical audiology is featured. For example, the text contains comprehensive explanation of the active mechanisms of the cochlea and relates this to otoacoustic emissions and hearing loss. The writing is straightforward and clear. Each chapter includes an introduction, summary, and review questions. "Clinical Correlate" boxes engage the student by demonstrating the relationships between the hearing sciences and clinical audiology. New to the Third Edition: An updated art program with more illustrations and imagesA new chapter on advanced vestibular anatomy and physiology, and thorough updates to the prior vestibular contentContinued attention to conveying information in a straightforward manner while reflecting the current state of researchKey concepts bolded throughout for greater comprehension and accessibilityReview questions added to each chapter to ensure students grasp and retain the information

Author : Taylor & Francis Group
Publisher : Apple Academic Press
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1774631792

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Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science by Taylor & Francis Group Pdf

With chapters from audiology professionals from around the world, Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science presented in two volumes--provides an abundance of information on the latest technological and procedural advances in this ever-improving field. Volume 1 primarily focuses on revised clinical protocols and provides information on new research to help guide decisions and criteria regarding diagnosis, management, and treatment of hearing-related issues. Topics include new clinical applications such as auditory steady-state response, wideband acoustic immittance, otoacoustic emissions, frequency following response, noise exposure, genomics and hearing loss, and more. The volume also includes a section on canine audiology, allowing students and professionals a broader exposure to hearing science.

Author : Tony L. Sahley,Frank E. Musiek
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 705 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781597569293

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Basic Fundamentals in Hearing Science by Tony L. Sahley,Frank E. Musiek Pdf

Author : David R. Moore,Paul Albert Fuchs,Adrian Rees,Alan Palmer,Christopher J. Plack
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199233281

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The Oxford Handbook of Auditory Science: The Auditory Brain by David R. Moore,Paul Albert Fuchs,Adrian Rees,Alan Palmer,Christopher J. Plack Pdf

Volume 1: The Ear (edited by Paul Fuchs) Volume 2: The Auditory Brain (edited by Alan Palmer and Adrian Rees) Volume 3: Hearing (edited by Chris Plack) Auditory science is one of the fastest growing areas of biomedical research. There are now around 10,000 researchers in auditory science, and ten times that number working in allied professions. This growth is attributable to several major developments: Research on the inner ear has shown that elaborate systems of mechanical, transduction and neural processes serve to improve sensitivity, sharpen frequency tuning, and modulate response of the ear to sound. Most recently, the molecular machinery underlying these phenomena has been explored and described in detail. The development, maintenance, and repair of the ear are also subjects of contemporary interest at the molecular level, as is the genetics of hearing disorders due to cochlear malfunctions.