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Essentials Of Audiology

ISBN: 9781604060447 | 1604060441

Edition: 3rd
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: THIEME NEW YORK
Pub. Date: 9/1/2009

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Summary Table of Contents

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 th... MOREe 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 literatureThis 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.

City Univ. of New York, Flushing. Textbook provides an introduction to the essentials and fundamental aspects of audiology for students interested in speech-language pathology and audiology. Topics include acoustics and sound measurement, pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and clinical masking. Previous edition: c2001. DNLM: Audiology.

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.

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– Acoustics and Sound Measurement
– Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System
– Measurement Principles and the Nature of Hearing
– The Audiometer and Test Environment
– Pure-Tone Audiometry
– Auditory System and Related Disorders
– Acoustic Immittance Assessment
– Speech Audiometry
– Clinical Masking
– Behavioral Tests for Diagnostic Assessment
– Physiological Methods in Audiology
– Assessment of Infants and Children
– Audiological Screening
– Nonorganic Hearing Loss
– Audiological Management of the Hearing Impaired
– The Effects of Noise and Industrial Audiology
Glossary
Appendices
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