Clinical Audiology: An Introduction

Details: 788 pages, Colour Illustrations (2 Colour), Hardcover, 8x10, 1 lbs

ISBN13: 978-1-94488-388-1

Release Date: 07/10/2010

Previously out of print, Plural has made the second edition available that was formerly published by Cengage.

Clinical Audiology: An Introduction, Second Edition is a stimulating, introductory-level textbook that provides a "big-picture" overview of the field of audiology. It introduces the student to the broad scope of the field, with the aim that they will be better prepared to understand the relevance of what they learn later on. This text provides general familiarization with the many different evaluative and rehabilitative technologies and demonstrates how these technologies are integrated into answering the many challenging clinical questions facing an audiologist. Focusing on the clinical nature of audiology, this essential book provides students with questions, challenges, and technologies available to address issues of hearing impairment and rehabilitation.

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 course in audiology, whether it be at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Whether you are planning a career as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist, Clinical Audiology: An Introduction, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive, easy-to-understand book designed to give you the clinical knowledge base needed to advance in your chosen profession.

Key Features:

• Chapter objectives begin each chapter to preview the concepts to be discussed.
• End of chapter short answer and discussion questions aid students in applying concepts.
• ''End of chapter summaries" outline the key points from the chapter to remember.
• Margin notes with key terms and definitions.
• Bolded key terms throughout the text.
• Clinical notes describe particular techniques students might consider using.
• Audiologist profiles describe the various roles of audiologists in the profession to pique a student's interest and personalize topics discussed.
• Comprehensive glossary and index