San Diego, CA – January 19, 2015 – Basic Fundamentals in Hearing Science is a practical textbook written primarily for college undergraduates preparing for graduate programs in speech-language pathology or audiology. Using Newtonian physics, the authors present a novel approach to the subject of hearing science, enabling students to develop their understanding of the subject while building their knowledge of scientific concepts as they move through the text. The text encourages thinking and problem solving rather than learning by rote memorization and clarifies obscure concepts in a writing style that promotes greater understanding and comprehension. For undergraduate hearing science students without hard science backgrounds, this text aims to decompress and facilitate the comprehension of difficult and often cumbersome concepts in order to master the basic concepts in hearing science.
This textbook is also a useful supplemental or recommended reference for speech and hearing combined courses that require more coverage of hearing science than currently available in speech-oriented textbooks.
Key features:
- An extensive number of figures and illustrations for improved overall comprehension of the subject matter
- Clear descriptions of the many and various forms of sound wave phenomenon, and of auditory anatomy and physiology--from the outer ear to the auditory cortex
- An overview of scientific measurement scales and notation including the use of logarithms, exponential and scientific notation, and the metric system
- An opening chapter that defines and elucidates the meaning, practice, and philosophy of science--with an emphasis on theory-driven research--including a practical guide for the writing of a scientific manuscript
- Chapters devoted to the basic terminology used in hearing science and the application of those basic principles and terms, as well as a chapter that addresses basic nervous system terminology and describes the structure and function of the twelve pairs of cranial nerves
- A chapter that deals exclusively with the structure and function of the auditory system
Book Details
Title: Basic Fundamentals in Hearing Science | Authors: Tony Sahley, PhD, CCC-A and Frank Musiek, PhD, CCC-A | Published: 12/31/2014 | ISBN: 978-1-59756-549-3 | Size: 704 pages, hardcover, 7 x 10" | Sample pages and table of contents: https://www.pluralpublishing.com/publication_bfhs.htm
About The Authors
Tony L. Sahley, PhD, CCC-A, is currently an associate professor in the School of Health Sciences at Cleveland State University, where he teaches upper-level undergraduate courses in hearing and speech science, neuroscience, medical physiology, and clinical audiometry. Dr. Sahley also holds an adjunct appointment in the Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences (BGES).
Frank E. Musiek, PhD, CCC-A, is professor and director of auditory research, Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, and professor of otolaryngology, School of Medicine, University of Connecticut. He is the 2007 recipient of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) James Jerger Career Award for Research in Audiology, the 2010 recipient of "The Honors" of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for his contributions to audiology and auditory neuroscience, as well as the recipient of the "Book of the Year Award" for the 2007 Handbook of (Central) Auditory Processing Disorder, Volumes I and II (with Gail D. Chermak, coeditor).
About Plural Publishing, Inc.
Plural Publishing produces leading academic, scientific and clinical publications in the fields of speech-language pathology, audiology, otolaryngology, and professional singing. Plural Publishing, Inc. aims to fill a space in the field of communication sciences and disorders with high-quality publications written by world-class experts in order to improve and enhance the knowledge base of each profession, from the classroom to clinical practice. Plural Publishing prioritizes the intellectual growth of the disciplines it serves and strives to improve and advance these fields through its publications. For more information, visit https://www.pluralpublishing.com/, www.facebook.com/PluralPub, and www.twitter.com/PluralPub
