Hearing Science Fundamentals

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Hearing Science Fundamentals, Third Edition introduces the basic concepts in hearing science in an easy-to-understand format for undergraduate and graduate level students. This textbook includes a wide variety of student-friendly features designed to facilitate learning, as well as instructor resources for seamless integration to the course. The text is divided into four clear sections to cover everything from the physics of sound to the anatomy and physiology of the auditory pathway and beyond. The textbook begins by delving into the basics of acoustics and digital signal processing (DSP). In the next section, readers will find full coverage of the basic anatomy and physiology of the auditory mechanism. The third section contains eight chapters on psychoacoustics and how sound is perceived via the auditory pathways. The final section discusses pathologies of the auditory mechanisms. Multiple disorders from each portion of the auditory system are described in detail. These chapters are intended to provide an introduction to auditory pathologies to support future coursework in audiology and related fields. New to the Third Edition Inclusion of additional Clinical Notes and computational examples in text Discussion topics provided at the end of each chapter to assist with student understanding of chapter material Additional topics included in multiple chapters such as information on auditory scene analysis (navigating the auditory scene) and the various decibel scales (dB SL, dB HL, etc.) Links to helpful videos to enhance student understanding of topics from each chapter Additional PluralPlus online ancillary content including updated student study questions, eFlashcards for vocabulary development, and additional computational examples to enhance student understanding Key Features Learning Objectives and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter prepare the student for the chapter contents More than 150 anatomical and line illustrations aid understanding of important technical concepts Q&A boxes reinforce important information presented in the text Suggested readings at the end of each chapter for further clarification and study of the technical contents of each chapter A Glossary of important terms PluralPlus Online AncillariesFor instructors: PowerPoint Slides, Test Bank, Class Activities For students: Quizzes, eFlashcards

Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgments Contributors Reviewers Section I. Acoustics Chapter 1. Basic Acoustics Sound Sinusoidal Motion Spatial Concepts Amplitude Wavelength ( ) Temporal Concepts Cycle Period Frequency Phase Velocity Frequency/Period Relationship Frequency/Wavelength Relationship Sound Propagation and Interference Complex Sounds Periodicity Versus Aperiodicity Resonance Cavity (Acoustical) Resonance Frequency Response Curve Ear Canal Analogy The Decibel Computational Perspective Hearing Threshold Level, Audiometric Zero (0 dB HL), and Decibel (dB) Sensation Level (SL) Summary Recommended Readings References Chapter 2. Review of Speech Acoustics Helen A. Boyd-Pratt and Jeremy J. Donai Source-Filter Theory and Vocal Tract Anatomy Acoustic Measures Fundamental Frequency Voice Onset Time Root Mean Square Amplitude Formants (Spectral Resonances) Long-Term Average Spectrum (LTAS) Speech Sound Classification Consonant Classification Vowel Classification Speech Intelligibility Index (SII) and Count-the-Dots Audiogram SII Count-the-Dots Audiogram Ling 6 Sounds Test Summary Recommended Readings References Chapter 3. Digital Signal Processing Amplitude Quantization and Sampling Frequency Aliasing and Anti-Aliasing Filtering Filtering Windowing Frequency Versus Time Tradeoff (Frequency Resolution Versus Temporal Resolution) Pre-Emphasis Digital Hearing Aid Signal Processing Compression Directional Microphones and Digital Noise Reduction Summary Recommended Readings References Section II. Structure and Function Chapter 4. Anatomy and Physiology of the Conductive Auditory Mechanism Outer Ear Auricle (Pinna) External Auditory Meatus (Outer Ear Canal) Tympanic Membrane (Eardrum) Middle Ear Tympanic Cavity Proper (Tympanum) Malleus Incus Stapes Middle Ear Muscles Function of the Conductive Mechanism Non-Acoustic Function Acoustic Function Impedance Impedance Mismatch Auditory (Eustachian) Tube Action of the Middle Ear Muscles Summary Recommended Readings References Chapter 5. Anatomy and Physiology of the Sensory Auditory Mechanism Inner Ear Function of the Sensory Mechanism Mechanical Properties Active Processes Cochlear Electrophysiology Resting Potential Potentials Seen as Response to Stimulation Single-Cell Electrical Activity Phase Locking Summary Recommended Readings References Chapter 6. Anatomy and Physiology of the Central Auditory Mechanism Afferent Central Auditory Pathway Interhemispheric Connections Efferent Central Auditory Pathway Summary Recommended Readings References Section III. Psychoacoustics Chapter 7. Normal Hearing Stimulus Characteristics Stimulus Frequency Stimulus Duration Stimulus Intensity Methods of Stimulus Presentation Earphones Speakers Assessment of Auditory Sensitivity Method of Limits Method of Adjustment Method of Constant Stimuli Listener (Subject) Variables Age Variation What Is Normal Hearing? Localization of Sound Interaural Intensity (Level) Cues for Localization Interaural Time (Phase) Cues for Localization Auditory Scene Analysis Hearing by Bone Conduction Bone Conduction in Clinical Audiology Summary Recommended Readings References Chapter 8. Binaural Processing Katharine Fitzharris Advantages of Binaural Hearing Listening in Noise Binaural Squelch Directional Hearing Localization Lateralization Vertical Localization Minimal Audible Angle (MAA) Minimal Audible Movement Angle (MAMA) Distance Perception Precedence Effect Disadvantages of Binaural Hearing Physiology of Binaural Hearing Afferent Pathways Efferent Pathways Summary Recommended Readings References Chapter 9. Masking Masker-Signal Relationship and Sound Level Masking of Tones by Other Tones Masking of Tones by Narrow Noise Bands The Critical Band Masking of Tones by Wide Noise Bands Special Cases of Masking Temporal Masking Masking Level Difference (MLD) Spatial Release from Masking Energetic and Informational Masking Masking in Clinical Audiology Summary Recommended Readings References Chapter 10. Temporal Processing Neural Physiology Temporal Fine Structure and Temporal Envelope Dip Listening Modulation Rate and Modulation Depth Temporal Processing Skills Temporal Integration Temporal Resolution Temporal Patterning Temporal Masking Summary Recommended Readings References Chapter 11. Loudness and Pitch Loudness Pitch Residue Pitch and the Missing Fundamental Summary Recommended Readings References Chapter 12. Differential Sensitivity The Fechner-Weber Fraction Difference Limen for Intensity Difference Limen for Frequency Temporal Discrimination Summary Recommended Readings References Chapter 13. Signal Detection Theory Response Distributions Response Types Sensitivity and Specificity Response Bias Discriminability Index (d') and ROC Curves Ceiling and Floor Effects Summary Recommended Readings References Chapter 14. Auditory Perception and Hearing Impairment Outer Hair Cell (OHC) Damage Auditory Recruitment Inner Hair Cell (IHC) Damage Cochlear Dead Regions Auditory Nerve Damage Effects on Frequency Selectivity Auditory Excitation Patterns Effects on Temporal Processing Summary Recommended Readings References Section IV. Pathologies of the Auditory Mechanisms Chapter 15. Pathologies of the Conductive Auditory Mechanism Pathologies of the Outer Ear Auricle Chondritis and Cauliflower Ear External Auditory Canal Impacted Cerumen Pathologies of the Middle Ear Eustachian Tube (Auditory Tube) Otitis Media Mastoiditis Cholesteatoma Pathologies of the Middle Ear Ossicles Otosclerosis Ossicular Discontinuity Summary Recommended Readings References Chapter 16. Pathologies of the Sensory Auditory Mechanism Inner Ear Pathologies Cochlea Auditory and Non-Auditory Effects of Noise Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Socioacusis and Presbycusis Meniere's Disease Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Ototoxicity Auditory Nerve Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma) Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder Summary Recommended Readings References Chapter 17. Pathologies of the Central Auditory Mechanism (Central) Auditory Processing Definition Signs and Symptoms (C)APD Evaluation Behavioral (Central) Auditory Skill Areas Auditory Figure Ground Low-Redundancy Speech Dichotic Listening Temporal Processing Electrophysiological Assessment Neural Response Overview Management Strategies Environmental Modifications Compensatory Strategies Auditory Training Assistive Listening Technology Pathologies of the Central Auditory Pathway Traumatic Brain Injury Cortical/Central Deafness Cerebrovascular Accident Multiple Sclerosis Summary Recommended Readings References Glossary Index


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781635507720
  • Publisher: Plural Publishing Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Plural Publishing Inc
  • Edition: New edition
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 16 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1635507723
  • Publisher Date: 12 Jun 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 254 mm
  • No of Pages: 374
  • Width: 178 mm


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