Hearing Science Fundamentals

Hearing Science Fundamentals

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.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lass, Norman J.
Other Authors: Donai, Jeremy J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Diego : Plural Publishing, Incorporated, 2021.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Hearing.
Audiology.
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Table of 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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