Hearing Science Fundamentals.
| Author/creator | Lass, Norman J. |
| Other author | Donai, Jeremy J. (Jeremy James) |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | San Diego : Plural Publishing, Incorporated, 2021. |
| Description | 1 online resource (395 pages) |
| Supplemental Content | Direct link to eBook |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contributors -- Reviewers -- Section I: Acoustics -- 1. Basic Acoustics -- Key Terms -- Learning Objectives -- Sound -- Sinusoidal Motion -- Spatial Concepts -- Amplitude -- Wavelength (?) -- Temporal Concepts -- Cycle -- Period -- Frequency -- Phase -- Velocity -- Frequency/Period Relationship -- Frequency/Wavelength Relationship -- Sound Propagation and Interference -- Complex Sounds -- Periodicity Versus Aperiodicity -- Resonance -- Cavity (Acoustical) Resonance -- Frequency Response Curve -- Ear Canal Analogy -- The Decibel |
| Contents | Computational Perspective -- Hearing Threshold Level and Audiometric Zero (0 dB HL) -- Summary -- Recommended Readings -- References -- 2 Review of Speech Acoustics -- Key Terms -- Learning Objectives -- Source-Filter Theory and Vocal Tract Anatomy -- Acoustic Measures -- Fundamental Frequency -- Voice Onset Time -- Root Mean Square Amplitude -- Formants (Spectral Resonances) -- Long-Term Average Spectrum (LTAS) -- Speech Sound Classification -- Consonant Classification -- Vowel Classification -- Speech Intelligibility Index (SII) and Count-the-Dots Audiogram -- SII -- Count-the-Dots Audiogram |
| Contents | Ling 6 Sounds Test -- Summary -- Recommended Readings -- References -- 3. Digital Signal Processing -- Key Terms -- Learning Objectives -- Amplitude Quantization and Sampling Frequency -- Aliasing and Anti-Aliasing Filtering -- Windowing -- Frequency Versus Time Tradeoff (Frequency Resolution Versus Temporal Resolution) -- Pre-Emphasis -- Digital Hearing Aid Signal Processing -- Compression -- Directional Microphones and Digital Noise Reduction -- Summary -- Recommended Readings -- References -- Section II: Structure and Function -- 4. Anatomy and Physiology of the Conductive Auditory Mechanism |
| Contents | Key Terms -- Learning Objectives -- Outer Ear -- Auricle (Pinna) -- External Auditory Meatus (Outer Ear Canal) -- Tympanic Membrane (Eardrum) -- Middle Ear -- Tympanic Cavity Proper (Tympanum) -- Malleus -- Incus -- Stapes -- Middle Ear Muscles -- Function of the Conductive Mechanism -- Non-Acoustic Function -- Acoustic Function -- Impedance -- Impedance Mismatch -- Auditory (Eustachian) Tube -- Action of the Middle Ear Muscles -- Summary -- Recommended Readings -- References -- 5. Anatomy and Physiology of the Sensory Auditory Mechanism -- Key Terms -- Learning Objectives -- Inner Ear |
| Contents | Function of the Sensory Mechanism -- Mechanical Properties -- Active Processes -- Cochlear Electrophysiology -- Resting Potential -- Potentials Seen as Response to Stimulation -- Single-Cell Electrical Activity -- Phase Locking -- Summary -- Recommended Readings -- References -- 6. Anatomy and Physiology of the Central Auditory Mechanism -- Key Terms -- Learning Objectives -- Afferent Central Auditory Pathway -- Interhemispheric Connections -- Efferent Central Auditory Pathway -- Summary -- Recommended Readings -- References -- Section III: Psychoacoustics -- 7. Normal Hearing -- Key Terms |
| Abstract | This textbook introduces the basic concepts in hearing science in an easy-to-understand format. With a wide variety of student-friendly features and instructor resources, this comprehensive textbook facilitates the absorption of technical material by both undergraduate and graduate students. |
| General note | Description based upon print version of record. |
| General note | Learning Objectives. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Lass, Norman J. Hearing Science Fundamentals San Diego : Plural Publishing, Incorporated,c2021 9781635503289 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781635503296 |
| ISBN | 1635503299 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |