What is science? -- Measurement -- Basic terminology for hearing science -- Application of the basic principles in hearing science -- Harmonic motion -- The measurement of sound -- Acoustics -- Psychoacoustics -- Nervous system terminology : the structure and function of neurons and the cranial nerves -- Anatomy and physiology of hearing
Summary
Using Newtonian physics, the authors present a novel approach to the subject of hearing science enabling students to develop their understanding of the subject while building their knowledge of scientific concepts as they move through the text. Students progress from the basics to more difficult concepts in a graduated process. The text encourages thinking and problem solving rather than learning by rote memorization and clarifies obscure concepts in a writing style that promotes greater understanding and comprehension. Pedagogical elements include key terms listed for each chapter, bulleted chapter summaries, and review questions at the end of each chapter. For undergraduate hearing science students without hard science backgrounds, this text aims to decompress and facilitate the comprehension of difficult and often cumbersome concepts in order to master the basic concepts in hearing science
