Table of 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

About the Author

Professor, Department of Communication Arts and Sciences, Queens College of City University of New York, New York, NY, USA

Reviews

Each chapter closes with a series of questions to aid self-assessment, which are actually quite encouraging...an invaluable addition to any ENT departmental library.--The Journal of Laryngology & OtologyThis unique book encompasses everything from hearing science and psychoacoustics to hearing conservation and basic audiometry...excels at addressing...particular [topics]...explaining [them] at a beginner's level while...providing a more in-depth look.--Doody's ReviewEncompasses both the clinical profession dealing with hearing and balance disorders and the scientific study of normal and abnormal audition and related areas...The new edition has been revised in accord with changes in the clinical science, guidelines, standards, regulations, and technical matters.--SciTech Book NewsA comprehensive collection of many, if not all, aspects in the field of diagnostic audiology...the layout of the book is very user-friendly and easy to read...covers virtually most every subject in the field of audiology.--Otology & NeurotologyClear, accurate and informative...user-friendly and succinct...providing students with a firm foundation on which to build their knowledge.--ENT & Audiology News