基本説明
An ideal introduction to audiology that will appeal to students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Provides a broad overview and firm understanding of the concepts that will lead to further training and clinical practice.
Full Description
Praise 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 Review The 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: * Coverage of the latest developments in hearing aid and cochlear implant technology and electrophysiological assessment * New study questions at the end of each chapter that enable review of essential topics * Expanded discussion of management techniques, now in two separate chapters * More than 300 illustrations to demonstrate important concepts * Extensive bibliography with references to the current literature This introductory textbook is an indispensable reference for undergraduate and beginning graduate students in audiology and a resource for speech and language pathology students. With its thorough coverage of the essentials of clinical practice, the book also serves as a valuable refresher for beginning audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
Contents
Chapter 1 Acoustics and Sound Measurement Chapter 2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System Chapter 3 Measurement Principles and the Nature of Hearing Chapter 4 The Audiometer and Test Environment Chapter 5 Pure-Tone Audiometry Chapter 6 Auditory System and Related Disorders Chapter 7 Acoustic Immittance Assessment Chapter 8 Speech Audiometry Chapter 9 Clinical Masking Chapter 10 Behavioral Tests for Diagnostic Assessment Chapter 11 Physiological Methods in Audiology Chapter 12 Assessment of Infants and Children Chapter 13 Audiological Screening Chapter 14 Nonorganic Hearing Loss Chapter 15 Audiological Management of the Hearing Impaired Chapter 16 The Effects of Noise and Industrial Audiology Glossary Appendices
