Essentials of Audiology

The quintessential core textbook for audiology and speech-language pathology students

Essentials  of Audiology, Fifth Edition by renowned audiology and hearing science  experts Stanley A. Gelfand and Lauren Calandruccio has been updated to  incorporate advances and changes in the field of audiology that have  occurred since the publication of the prior edition. These include  advances in audiological diagnosis and intervention in such areas as  electrophysiological assessment, pediatric evaluation, cochlear  implants, speech perception, hearing aids, and related technologies. The  text has also been updated to reflect revised clinical guidelines,  expert position papers, current systematic reviews, and standards and  regulations that affect clinical practice. In addition to the  reader-friendly text for which the book is well-known, the new edition  actively embraces diversity with features such as non-gendered language  (e.g., singular they) and more inclusive photographs and drawings.

This  textbook provides a comprehensive overview of audiology at the  introductory level with discussions on acoustics, anatomy and  physiology, sound perception, auditory disorders and the nature of  hearing impairment, methods of measurement, screening, clinical  assessment, and clinical management. The book includes 17 chapters,  starting with Acoustics and Sound Measurement and concluding with  Effects of Noise and Hearing Conservation. As with the prior editions,  the text is highly relevant and conducive to learning, thanks to the  input of a distinguished group of audiologists involved in clinical  practice, research, teaching, and student supervision, along with  insightful advice from recent audiology students.

Key Highlights
Co-authored  by renowned clinician-scientists, educators, and Fellows of the  American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the American Academy of  AudiologyExtensively updated and expanded content encompasses current  standards and clinical guidelinesState-of-the-art hearing science,  audiology, and related disciplines provide a firm foundation for  evidence-based audiological best practicesClear and informative  classroom-tested illustrations, figures, tables, explanations, and  examples enhance understanding
This comprehensive introductory text  is essential reading for undergraduate students of speech, language, and  hearing and will also benefit first-level graduate students who need to  learn or review fundamentals.