Hearing Science

by Emanuel, Diana C.; Letowski, Tomasz

• ISBN13: 9780781780476
• ISBN10: 0781780470
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781451106114
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-12-25
• Publisher: LWW
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Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Preface

Foundation Skills

Mathematics

Physics

Acoustics

Oscillations and Vibrations

Complex Vibrating Systems

The Nature of Sound Waves

Sound Propagation

The Decibel

Hearing

Outer and Middle Ear

Inner Ear and Vestibulocochlear Nerve

Central Auditory Nervous System

Bone Conduction

Psychoacoustics

Instrumentation

Electricity and Electric Circuits

Audio Signals and Devices

Digital Signal Processing

Supplementary Materials

List of Basic Acronyms

Glossary

Acknowledgements

Dedication (optional) PowerPoint Notes Instructor Test Bank Homework (Ch. 1-7; 12-15)

Videos

Website

Animations

List

Audio Clips and Text Figures for Student Labeling

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