Hearing: Physiological Acoustics, Neural Coding, and Psychoacoustics / Edition 1

by W. Lawrence Gulick, George A. Gescheider, Robert D. Frisina

Overview

Hearing is a detailed introduction to the perception of sound and its neural basis. Highlights include a special historical review of the field of hearing science, a unique introduction to cochlear mechanics aimed at readers new to this area, an extended treatment of the central, auditory portion of the brain not available in any other textbook, and a rich collection of illustrations emphasizing parallels between the psychology and physiology of sound perception. The ideal teaching tool for courses in contemporary hearing science, this text will also serve as a prototype for the study of other sensory systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195043075
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	04/13/1989
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	430
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.20(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Sound and Its Measurement3. Historical Introduction4. Structure and Function of the External and Middle Ear5. Structure and Neural Projections of the Internal Ear6. Cochlear Mechanics7. Transduction and the Cochlear Potentials8. The Cochlear Nerve9. Central Auditory System10. Sensitivity of the Ear11. Pitch and Loudness12. Complex Auditory Phenomena13. Sound Localization14. Hearing Loss and Audiology

Editorial Reviews

"Gives comprehensive coverage from peripheral biophysics to sensation. It is scholarly, with an unashamed tutorial emphasis that should please its intended readership of maturing undergraduates and aspiring neuroscientists." —Nature

"The fundamental aspects of physical acoustics, auditory physiology, the central auditory nervous system, psychoacoustics, and relevant pathologic conditions are examined in this comprehensive introductory text. Historical perspectives. . . . make this volume especially well-suited for teaching purposes. Especially noteworthy is the creative and artistic use of illustrations to emphasize parallels between the psychology and physiology of sound perception. " —Ear and Hearing

"Hearing is a comprehensive text reviewing many topics in hearing science with an emphasis on technical detail. It would be a useful text for the graduate student or as a reference for the hearing professional." —Hearing Rehabilitation Quarterly

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