Hearing: An Introduction to Psychological and Physiological Acoustics

by Stanley A. Gelfand

Overview

This fully revised and updated seventh edition provides a thorough overview and induction to hearing science. Covering topics such as conductive and cochlear mechanisms, auditory pathways, and binaural and spatial hearing and including some new and updated diagrams and figures, this book serves as a great resource for both graduate students and professionals working in audiology and other fields like psychology, neuroscience, otolaryngology and linguistics. This improved edition reflects the ever-changing field of hearing science.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040153307
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	11/25/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	380

About the Author

Stanley A. Gelfand, PhD, Professor, Department of Linguistics and Communication Disorders, Queen’s College of the City University of New York, Flushing, New York and PhD Program in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and AuD Program, Graduate Center of the City University of New York, New York

Table of Contents

Physical Concepts. Anatomy. Conductive Mechanism. Cochlear Mechanisms and Processes. Auditory Nerve. Auditory Pathways. Psychoacoustic Methods. Signal Detection Theory. Auditory Sensitivity. Masking. Loudness. Pitch and Timbre. Binaural and Spatial Hearing. Speech and its Perception.

Editorial Reviews

3 Stars from Doody

The first part of this book focuses on acoustics; anatomy of the external, middle, and inner ear and central auditory pathway; cochlear mechanics; and the physiology of the peripheral and central auditory system. Building on this foundation, the second part presents fundamental psychoacoustics methods for assessing hearing followed by highlights of essential aspects of hearing performance, including aspects of speech perception. The material in this book is sufficiently broad to cover a two-semester introductory course in hearing science. It will introduce upper level undergraduates and masters level students to the essential elements of acoustics, auditory physiology, and psychoacoustics. Students in audiology, psychology, neuroscience, and otology will find the material interesting and pertinent to their disciplines. The book will also serve as a useful reference source for scientists and educators in related fields. Numerous excellent schematics and line drawings help to explain many abstract concepts in acoustics, cochlear mechanics, neurophysiology, and psychoacoustics. The third edition brings this introductory volume up to date in a number of areas where significant advances have been made, specifically: hair cell motility; cochlear mechanics; otoacoustic emission; and cochlear physiology. As with many introductory texts, there are shortcomings, most notably the limited discussion of the anatomy and physiology of the central auditory pathway. Many photomicrographs are also of low quality. Nevertheless, the overall pedagogical value of this introductory text is quite high. It should provide the beginning student with an intelligible and comprehensive survey of thefield.

Richard J. Salvi

..an excellent, in-depth review of hearing and is intended for anyone who is interested in the hearing sciences.... Well organized and covers each topic extensively....a welcome addition to any otologist's library.

Otology and Neurotology

Intended for upper level undergraduates or graduates studying psychological and physiological acoustics. Covers the anatomy of human hearing and the physical quantification of sound, and delves into more complex subjects such as cochlear mechanisms, the workings of the auditory nerve, psychoacoustic methods, auditory sensitivity, masking, loudness, pitch, binaural hearing and speech perception. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

"…This fourth edition unifies the anatomical, physiological, and perceptual concepts of audition. Included are more than 1700 references, along with revised figures and tables for a clearer comprehension of key materials."
—Doody's Reviews

"…an excellent, in-depth review of hearing and is intended for anyone who is interested in the hearing sciences….
"…well organized and covers each topic extensively….a welcome addition to any otologist's library."
—Otology and Neurotology

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