Praise for this book:

This unique book encompasses everything from hearing science and psychoacoustics to hearing conservation and basic audiometry...explaining it at beginner's level while providing a more in-depth look for the more experienced.--Doody's Review

Highlights of the third edition:

• Coverage of the latest developments in hearing aid and cochlear implant technology and electrophysiological assessment
• New study questions at the end of each chapter that enable review of essential topics
• Expanded discussion of management techniques, now in two separate chapters
• More than 300 illustrations to demonstrate important concepts
• Extensive bibliography with references to the current literature

This introductory textbook is an indispensable reference for undergraduate and beginning graduate students in audiology and a resource for speech and language pathology students. With its thorough coverage of the essentials of clinical practice, the book also serves as a valuable refresher for beginning audiologists and speech-language pathologists.