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Audiology - Science to Practice (Paperback, 4th New edition)
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Audiology - Science to Practice (Paperback, 4th New edition)
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With two new chapters, improved artwork, and significant updates
made throughout to increase readability, the fourth edition of
Audiology: Science to Practice continues to be the most
comprehensive textbook for audiology and hearing science courses,
as well as for health care professionals wanting a better
understanding of hearing science and audiology practices. It is
written in a style that makes new or difficult concepts relatively
easy to understand, while still providing more coverage of hearing
and vestibular science and clinical audiology than other
introductory texts. Topics include information about the profession
of audiology, acoustics, anatomy and physiology of the auditory and
vestibular systems, preparing for the patient, otoscopy, pure-tone
audiometry and speech measures, audiogram interpretations, masking,
tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, wideband acoustic immittance,
otoacoustic emissions, auditory brainstem responses, hearing
screening, hearing aids, assistive listening aides, cochlear and
other implantable devices, vestibular evaluation, descriptions of
auditory and vestibular disorders, and aural rehabilitation. There
is also a chapter on the roles of speech-language pathologists
related to understanding and caring for persons with hearing and
balance concerns. Where relevant, the material includes
evidence-based practice. New to the Fourth Edition Two new
chapters: Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist and Other
Treatments and (Re)habilitation of Hearing and Balance Disorders
Many new beautifully drawn two-color anatomy and physiology
illustrations Black and white figures have been color-enhanced
Several chapters were reorganized and updated to include vestibular
anatomy, physiology, and vestibular disorders within the relevant
auditory chapters A separate chapter on vestibular evaluation and
bedside screening Many chapters expanded to provide information on
environmental factors that affect the transmission of sound,
signal-to-noise ratio, preparation for testing, cerumen management,
assistive listening technology systems (HATS), and status of
over-the-counter hearing aids Updated references and standards
throughout Key Features Many illustrations than other texts to help
clarify and expand on key concepts Chapters begin with a list of
learning objectives and end with key references Punctuated with
historical and informational side boxes An easy-to-read writing
style to help students understand scientific concepts Key terms
highlighted throughout with a comprehensive end-of-book glossary A
PluralPlus companion website with PowerPoint lecture slides and an
image bank for instructors, James Jerger's chapter on the History
of Audiology, and more The authors have also created a companion
study aid for students, Audiology Workbook, Fourth Edition.
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