{"product_id":"audiology-science-to-practice-9781597565233","title":"Audiology: Science to Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eAudiology: Science to Practice  Second Edition is a textbook for undergraduate students in audiology and speech-language pathology and for graduate students beginning an AuD program who may not have a previous background in the subject. It is designed to cover the content of both two-course sequences (Hearing Science and Principles of Audiology) as well as combined courses - providing a level of consistency in presentation. Chapters cover hearing science  diagnostic procedures  an introduction to hearing aids  and extensive coverage of anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems. The author has taught an Introduction to Audiology course for more than 20 years  and has truly designed this text with the student in mind. NEW TO THIS EDITION The second edition has been updated and reorganized  and also includes two brand new chapters  one on clinical-pure tone masking and another on hearing screening. Additional details and figures have been added on vestibular anatomy and physiology  acoustic resonance  speech acoustics  middle ear wide-band power (MEWP) measures of the middle ear  and masking for speech testing. In addition  James Jerger has revised his contributed chapter on the historical pathways in audiology  including the addition of an educational audiology path  thanks to the contribution of Cheryl DeConde Johnson. Gus Mueller and Earl Johnson have also revised their chapter on hearing aids to reflect the many updates that have taken place with amplification options over the past five years. KEY FEATURES  Difficult concepts are well supported by figures and tables. Each chapter includes a list of key objectives  and key words and phrases are italicized throughout and included in a Glossary.  Each chapter is prefaced by a list of learner outcomes and punctuated by summaries (synopses) which can be found on the easily identifiable grey pages.  At the end of each chapter there is a supplemental topic that can be used for expanded applications.  Includes references to the most current guidelines from the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).  Audiograms and calibration values are based on the newest standards set by the American National Standards Institute. A companion student workbook  Audiology Workbook is also available and sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45280099532853,"sku":"ByrdShop_1597565237","price":58.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781597565233.jpg?v=1780620819","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/audiology-science-to-practice-9781597565233","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}