Explores the mammalian auditory nervous system, reviewing the recent literature and explaining several theories concerning the behavior of the medial and lateral efferent olivocochlear systems. Though the chapters form a comprehensive treatment, they can also stand alone, allowing clinical audiologists and clinically oriented researchers to update their knowledge of a particular subsystem. The bibliography is extensive, and the glossary is composed primarily of abbreviations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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