Audiology: Science to Practice

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