نام کتاب: Clinical Audiology: An Introduction, Third Edition 3rd Edition

نويسنده/نويسندگان: Brad A. Stach (Author), Virginia Ramachandran
سال انتشار: 2021
نوع فايل: ORIGINAL PDF
حجم فايل: 62MB
تعداد صفحات : 575
ناشر : Plural Publishing
شابک : 9781944883713
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The third edition of Clinical Audiology: An Introduction provides a comprehensive enhancement of all the introductory material available in previous editions of this stimulating textbook. Students can gain an understanding of the scope of the field of audiology and feel prepared to dive deeper into the subject as they progress through their courses. This essential book, now with even more exciting content and features, focuses on the clinical nature of audiology to familiarize students with the many challenging questions encountered by an audiologist.

This textbook is intended primarily for beginning-level students in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology. It is intended for the first major courses in audiology, whether it be at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Whether your goal is to pursue a career as an audiologist or a speech-language pathologist, Clinical Audiology: An Introduction, Third Edition is the most comprehensive, accessible book available to provide you with the clinical understanding to advance in your chosen field.

New to the Third Edition

• New Coauthor: Virginia Ramachandran, AuD, PhD
• Two new chapters on implantable hearing technology and hearing assistive and connectivity technologies
• Updated descriptions of hearing disorders and their causes
• Expanded focus on diagnostic approach strategies
• Expanded audiological treatment section
• Updated hearing aid technology and verification approaches
• An introduction to vestibular system assessment

Key Features

• Chapter objectives at the beginning of each chapter preview the concepts to be discussed.
• End of chapter discussion questions aid students in applying concepts.
• End of chapter summaries outline the key points from the chapter improve retention
• Margin notes provide key terms and definitions.
• Bolded key terms draw attention to important concepts throughout the text.
• Clinical notes describe particular techniques students might consider using.
• Comprehensive glossary and index

• Editorial Reviews

  About the Author

  Brad A. Stach, PhD, is Director of the Division of Audiology, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, of the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Stach has served in audiology leadership positions in Houston, Washington, D.C., Palo Alto, Halifax, and St. Louis. He has also held faculty appointments at the Baylor College of Medicine, Georgetown University, Stanford University, Dalhousie University, Washington University of Saint Louis, and Wayne State University, among others. Dr. Stach is the author of a number of books, bookchapters, and articles and is an editorial consultant for several professional journals. He was a founding board member of the American Academy of Audiology and has served as its President and the Chair of its Foundation Board of Trustees.

  Virginia Ramachandran, MSW, AuD, PhD, is an Educational and Training Specialist at Oticon, Inc. Prior to this, she was a Senior Staff Audiologist and the Research Coordinator for the Division of Audiology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI, as well as an Adjunct Assistant Professor and the Clinical Educational Coordinator for the Audiology program at Wayne State University. Her professional leadership services have included the Executive Board of the American Academy of Audiology, the Board of Directors of the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education, and as President of the Michigan Academy of Audiology. Dr. Ramachandran serves on the Editorial Board for Plural Publishing, Inc.