The quintessential core textbook for audiology and speech-language pathology students
Essentials
of Audiology, Fifth Edition by renowned audiology and hearing science
experts Stanley A. Gelfand and Lauren Calandruccio has been updated to
incorporate advances and changes in the field of audiology that have
occurred since the publication of the prior edition. These include
advances in audiological diagnosis and intervention in such areas as
electrophysiological assessment, pediatric evaluation, cochlear
implants, speech perception, hearing aids, and related technologies. The
text has also been updated to reflect revised clinical guidelines,
expert position papers, current systematic reviews, and standards and
regulations that affect clinical practice. In addition to the
reader-friendly text for which the book is well-known, the new edition
actively embraces diversity with features such as non-gendered language
(e.g., singular they) and more inclusive photographs and drawings.
This
textbook provides a comprehensive overview of audiology at the
introductory level with discussions on acoustics, anatomy and
physiology, sound perception, auditory disorders and the nature of
hearing impairment, methods of measurement, screening, clinical
assessment, and clinical management. The book includes 17 chapters,
starting with Acoustics and Sound Measurement and concluding with
Effects of Noise and Hearing Conservation. As with the prior editions,
the text is highly relevant and conducive to learning, thanks to the
input of a distinguished group of audiologists involved in clinical
practice, research, teaching, and student supervision, along with
insightful advice from recent audiology students.
Key Highlights
- Co-authored
by renowned clinician-scientists, educators, and Fellows of the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the American Academy of
Audiology
- Extensively updated and expanded content encompasses current standards and clinical guidelines
- State-of-the-art
hearing science, audiology, and related disciplines provide a firm
foundation for evidence-based audiological best practices
- Clear and informative classroom-tested illustrations, figures, tables, explanations, and examples enhance understanding
This
comprehensive introductory text is essential reading for undergraduate
students of speech, language, and hearing and will also benefit
first-level graduate students who need to learn or review fundamentals.
This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.