Designed for students in audiology, speech-language pathology and special education, this introductory level text begins with an emphasis on the fundamentals and then guides students to more complex topics. The logical sequential organization parallels curricula of most audiology courses to facilitate the learning process. Designed to accent contemporary perspectives, the Third Edition is fully updated with revised content, new references and suggested readings, up-to-date images, added vignettes in many chapters, and a companion Website (http://connection.LWW.com/go/bess).

Audiology: The Fundamentals

Medical Books

Bess, Fred H.

Humes, Larry E.

Allied Health Professions

Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins

This book will serve as a core fundamentals textbook in the introduction to audiology course that all undergraduate speech pathology and audiology students are required to take. Chapters cover the communication chain; structure and function of the auditory system; auditory disorders; audiologic measurement; screening for hearing loss and middle ear status; prosthetic devices for the hearing impaired; and rehabilitation and habilitation for individuals with impaired hearing. Boxed learning activities, vignettes, and commentaries enhance students' understanding of key concepts in audiology and their clinical applications. A companion website offers a quiz bank, case studies with questions, an interactive screening program, animations, 25 video demonstations, labeling exercises, an anatomy and physiology image bank, and an audio glossary.

Audiology & Communication Disorders: An Overview

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Audiology: The Fundamentals

Audiology & Communication Disorders: An Overview