The Cochlea / Edition 1

by Peter Dallos, Richard R. Fay

Overview

Knowledge about the structure and function of the inner ear is vital to an understanding of vertebrate hearing. This volume presents a detailed overview of the mammalian cochlea from its anatomy and physiology to its biophysics and biochemistry. The nine review chapters, written by internationally distinguished auditory researchers, provide a detailed and unified introduction to sound processing in the cochlea and the steps by which the ensuing signals are prepared for the central nervous system.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780387944494
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	06/20/1996
Series:	Springer Handbook of Auditory Research , #8
Edition description:	1996
Pages:	551
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.05(d)

About the Author

Dallos, Peter (Northwestern Univ); Popper, Arthur N. (Univ of Maryland); Fay, Richard R. (Loyola Univ Chicago)

The contributors represent the specialties of hearing research, physiology, bioengineering, and neuroscience. Most are from academic medical centers in the U.S., the U.K., and Australia. Institutions prominently represented include Northwestern, Univ of Michigan, and Univ of Western Australia.

Table of Contents

1 Overview: Cochlear Neurobiology.- 2 Structure of the Mammalian Cochlea.- 3 Homeostatic Mechanisms in the Cochlea.- 4 Cochlear Micromechanics and Macromechanics.- 5 Mechanics of the Cochlea: Modeling Efforts.- 6 Physiology of Mammalian Cochlear Hair Cells.- 7 Outer Hair Cell Motility.- 8 Physiology of Olivocochlear Efferents.- 9 Neurotransmitters and Synaptic Transmission.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Linda L. Auther, PhD (Veterans Affairs Medical Center)
Description: This eighth volume in a series designed to provide comprehensive overviews of topics in auditory research is devoted to the cochlea. The first chapter summarizes the book's contents and interesting questions that remain in this area of research. The rest of the book gives a current review of the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the cochlea.
Purpose: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the mammalian cochlea. It accomplishes this task by covering a wide range of research on the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the cochlea. It is a valuable addition to the series.
Audience: The book is intended for individuals with some knowledge of basic auditory research. This audience includes students and postdoctoral and experienced researchers working on various aspects of hearing research. The guest editor and the authors are established researchers and experts in their fields.
Features: The references reflect current literature as well as the history of cochlear research. Useful headings, overviews, and summaries in the chapters aid the reader in following the topics discussed or quickly finding specific information.
Assessment: This book provides an expert, comprehensive overview of the cochlea that incorporates information from current work. It is recommended for advanced students and experienced researchers in the field of auditory research or the libraries used by these auditory researchers.

Doody's Review Service

4 Stars! from Doody

This eighth volume in a series designed to provide comprehensive overviews of topics in auditory research is devoted to the cochlea. The first chapter summarizes the book's contents and interesting questions that remain in this area of research. The rest of the book gives a current review of the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the cochlea. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the mammalian cochlea. It accomplishes this task by covering a wide range of research on the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the cochlea. It is a valuable addition to the series. The book is intended for individuals with some knowledge of basic auditory research. This audience includes students and postdoctoral and experienced researchers working on various aspects of hearing research. The guest editor and the authors are established researchers and experts in their fields. The references reflect current literature as well as the history of cochlear research. Useful headings, overviews, and summaries in the chapters aid the reader in following the topics discussed or quickly finding specific information. This book provides an expert, comprehensive overview of the cochlea that incorporates information from current work. It is recommended for advanced students and experienced researchers in the field of auditory research or the libraries used by these auditory researchers.

Linda L. Auther