Introduction to Audiology (with CD-ROM) (9th Edition) - Softcover

Frederick N. Martin; John Greer Clark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205453309 ISBN 13: 9780205453306

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 2005

Synopsis

/*0205453309, Martin, Itnroduction to Audiology, 9e*/This is the leading text for the introduction to hearing and hearing disorders course required of all Speech Language Pathology and Audiology majors.

Introduction to Audiology, Ninth Edition, provides in-depth coverage of the physics of sound, anatomy, and physiology of the auditory system; causes and treatment of hearing disorders; and relevant diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. It emphasizes the proper evaluation of hearing disorders and the treatment avenues available for these disorders. The accompanying CD-ROM features a wide variety of interactive exercises, actual case studies, eighteen videos illustrating many theoretical and research concepts, demonstrations, an extensive literature section with useful forms, ear pathology slides, and much more.

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From the Back Cover:

The leading text for the introduction to hearing and hearing disorders course is now available in a new edition with a valuable new learning CD-ROM!

This text does a wonderful job of covering a LOT of topic areas in a relatively short, easy-to-read format.
Alison M. Grimes, California State University, San Bernardino and Fullerton

I would like to compliment the authors on developing, and continuing to refine, a classic book in audiology.
Dr. Carl Crandell, University of Florida

Introduction to Audiology is exceptionally detailed and complete but can be used to cover any topic an instructor wishes by careful picking and choosing.
Dr. Margaret F. Carlin, University of Southern Mississippi

Highlights of the Ninth Edition:

• Placement of behavioral site-of-lesson testing into a historical note allows room for more detailed discussions of recent objective measures and for new material on licensing/certification, outcome measures, and evidence-based practice.
• Updated material throughout the text, including a thoroughly revised discussion of the rapidly evolving measures of auditory evoked potentials.
• Separate discussions of pediatric and adult hearing aid selection/verification and hearing loss management.
• TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE! CD-ROM provides expanded coverage of many topics, illustrative movies, and much more.

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Review:

“This is an extraordinarily excellent text, well deserved to be the most widely used text in courses in diagnostic Audiology in the U.S.”

- Maurice H. Miller, New York University

 

“I see each piece of this text as quite necessary to achieving its goal of acquainting the reader with the profession and practice of audiology, from the introductory chapters, through the diagnostic procedures and anatomy and physiology, to the issues in audiologic management of patients.”

- Scott K. Griffiths, Ph.D, University of Florida

 

 “The text is user-friendly and well organized.”

- Karen McNealy, Marshall University

About this edition

• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0205453309
• ISBN 13: 9780205453306
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 504