Hearing: An Introduction to Psychological and Physiological Acoustics

by Stanley A. Gelfand

Overview

This fully updated and revised sixth edition of Hearing: An Introduction to Psychological and Physiological Acoustics provides a comprehensive introduction for graduate students and professionals in audiology and other fields dealing with audition (including hearing/speech science, psychology, otolaryngology, neuroscience, linguistics, and speech-language pathology). The sixth edition reflects the current status of this rapidly-evolving multidisciplinary field of hearing science.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032539676
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	11/25/2024
Edition description:	7th ed.
Pages:	380
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

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, 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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