Essentials of AudiologyPraise for this book:This unique book encompasses everything from hearing science and psychoacoustics to hearing conservation and basic audiometry...explaining it at beginner's level while providing a more in-depth look for the more experienced.--Doody's ReviewThe third edition of the successful Essentials of Audiology is a comprehensive introduction to the entire field of audiology. Retaining the user-friendly approach of previous editions, it incorporates current scientific and clinical knowledge to provide students with a solid foundation in the core audiological concepts. It covers the full range of topics from acoustics, anatomy, and physiology, to auditory disorders and hearing impairments, screening techniques, assessment, and clinical management. Highlights of the third edition: |
Contents
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Measurement Principles and the Nature of Hearing | 83 |
The Audiometer and Test Environment | 109 |
Pure Tone Audiometry | 127 |
Auditory System and Related Disorders | 157 |
Acoustic Immittance Assessment | 205 |
Speech Audiometry | 239 |
Assessment of Infants and Children | 361 |
Audiological Screening | 381 |
Nonorganic Hearing Loss | 405 |
Audiological Management I | 426 |
Audiological Management II | 444 |
Effects of Noise and Hearing Conservation | 487 |
Appendices | 527 |
Author Index | 537 |
Clinical Masking | 274 |
Behavioral Tests for Audiological Diagnosis | 302 |
Physiological Methods in Audiology | 332 |
Subject Index | 556 |
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