Essentials of Audiology / Edition 4

by Stanley A. Gelfand

Overview

Now in a more user-friendly format, with a four-color design, this new edition includes the latest scientific and clinical knowledge to give audiology students a solid understanding of core audiologic concepts. Every essential topic in audiology, from acoustics and anatomy to auditory disorders and hearing loss, is covered in this book.

Key Features of the Fourth Edition:

• Covers new technology for electrophysiological assessment as well as bone-anchored hearing aids and cochlear implants
• Expanded discussion of management techniques, now in two separate chapters
• More than 300 exquisite full-color illustrations
• Questions and answers at the end of each chapter for study and review of essential topics
• Extensive bibliography with references to current literature

Essentials of Audiology, Fourth Edition, is an indispensable reference for undergraduate and first year graduate students in audiology as well as a valuable resource for speech and language pathology students. With thorough coverage of the essentials of clinical practice, this new edition is also a good refresher for audiologists and speech-language pathologists who are starting out in their practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781604068610
Publisher:	Thieme Publishers New York
Publication date:	03/07/2016
Edition description:	4th edition
Pages:	639
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 11.20(h) x 1.20(d)

Table of Contents

	Preface	ix
1.	Acoustics and Sound Measurement	1
2.	Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System	37
3.	Measurement Principles and the Nature of Hearing	91
4.	The Audiometer and Test Environment	119
5.	Pure-Tone Audiometry	139
6.	Auditory System and Related Disorders	173
7.	Acoustic Immittance Assessment	219
8.	Speech Audiometry	257
9.	Clinical Masking	291
10.	Behavioral Tests for Diagnostic Assessment	319
11.	Physiological Methods in Audiology	349
12.	Assessment of Infants and Children	377
13.	Audiological Screening	397
14.	Nonorganic Hearing Loss	421
15.	Audiological Management of the Hearing Impaired	443
16.	The Effects of Noise and Industrial Audiology	501
	Appendixes	543
	Author Index	559
	Subject Index	567

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the previous edition:

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."

From the Publisher

3 Stars from Doody

This introductory text for the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology book covers such topics as acoustics, anatomy and physiology, sound perception, auditory disorders and the nature of hearing impairment, methods of measurement, screening, clinical assessment and clinical management.in 16 chapters and appendixes. According to the author, the purpose of this book is to serve as a comprehensive introductory text for students who are preparing to enter either audiology or speech-language pathology. The book is intended to serve as a core text for undergraduate training. It accomplishes this task by covering a wide range of topics concerned with hearing. Intended for undergraduate students in speech-language pathology and audiology, the book could also be used at the introductory level for graduate level students in audiology. The references reflect current literature as well as up-to-date procedures used in clinical audiology. Useful headings, overviews, and summaries of the chapters aid the reader in following the topics or quickly finding specific information. Figures are used generously throughout to highlight information of importance. The book does offer an expert comprehensive review of the field of audiology, but it is probably too comprehensive for beginning students (especially speech-language pathologists). However, the book could continue to serve as an excellent resource once students have completed their degrees. It is questionable whether two of the chapters (""Nonorganic Hearing Loss"" and ""The Effects of Noise and Industrial Audiology"") could be treated as separate sections in other chapters. It is unfortunate that the author chose to treat thetopic of communicative approaches for children with hearing impairment -- a topic of great concern to speech-language pathology students -- in less than two pages. Overall, however, this is a well-written, well-designed book that should serve as a valuable resource to students interested in pursuing the profession of audiology.

Fred H. Bess

A copiously illustrated introductory text for audiology and speech- language pathology students. It covers topics including acoustics, anatomy and physiology, sound perception, auditory disorders and the nature of hearing impairment, methods of measurement, screening, clinical assessment, and clinical management. The author teaches in the department of linguistics and communication disorders, Queens College (NY), and in the doctoral program in speech and hearing sciences, City U. of New York. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

Reviewer: Ahmad Alexander, BS (Louisiana Tech University)
Description: This unique book encompasses everything from hearing science and psychoacoustics to hearing conservation and basic audiometry.
Purpose: It is intended as a comprehensive overview of audiology at the introductory level, covering such topics as acoustics, anatomy and physiology, sound perception, auditory disorders and the nature of hearing impairment, methods of measurement, screening, clinical assessment, and clinical management. In this way, it can be an introductory resource for beginners in the field of communication sciences and disorders, as well as a quick reference for practitioners and others who are more experienced.
Audience: According to the author, the book is targeted at students entering the fields of speech-language pathology or audiology. It is intended to serve as the core text for undergraduate students in speech, language, and hearing, as well as to serve the needs of beginning-level graduate students who want to learn or review the fundamentals of audiology.
Features: The book covers everything from the management of pediatric clients to the rehabilitation of geriatric clients. It excels at addressing a particular topic, such as masking, explaining it at a beginner's level while at the same time providing a more in-depth look for the more experienced. The only shortcoming is in the area of vestibular/balance testing and interpretation, which could have used more detailed information.
Assessment: What stands out about this book is the way it covers a wide array of topics without sacrificing substance.

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