Basic Fundamentals in Hearing Science

Basic Fundamentals in Hearing Science is a practical textbook written primarily for college undergraduates that are preparing for graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. Authors Dr. Tony L. Sahley and Dr. Frank E. Musiek have taken a novel approach by addressing and placing the subject of Hearing Science within the larger historical context of Newtonian Physics. Throughout the text, descriptions are provided of significant historical individuals who have played critical roles in shaping the branch of Physics known as "Mechanics," which provides the foundation for Hearing Science. The first chapter begins with a clear definition and outline of the meaning, practice and philosophy of science, with an emphasis on theory-driven research, ending with a tutorial guide for the writing of a scientific manuscript. Such information is not found in any other text on Hearing Science. In subsequent chapters, clear organized explanations are provided of the metric system, measurement scales, exponential and scientific notation, and for the use of logarithms. Basic Fundamentals in Hearing Science encourages thinking and problem solving rather than learning by rote memorization. Confounding descriptions commonly found in other leading undergraduate texts on Hearing Science and Physics have intentionally been avoided. Instead, the text takes obscure concepts and clarifies them in a writing style that promotes greater understanding and comprehension. With key terms listed at the beginning of each chapter, and bulleted chapter summaries that are followed by review questions at the end of each chapter, these features are sure to help students assimilate and master the basic concepts in Hearing Science. Key Features: Accurate and clear descriptions and illustrations of the many and various forms of sound wave phenomenon, as well as accurate descriptions of auditory anatomy and physiology from outer ear to cortex, with the goal of explaining precisely how it is that we hear sounds. Accurate descriptions/illustrations of basic neural anatomy and neurophysiology. A chapter that covers basic nervous system terminology, as well as accurate and complete descriptions of the structure and function of the twelve pairs of cranial nerves.