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ABOUT THE BOOK:-
Succeed in your audiology course with Audiology and Communication Disorders: An Overview, 2nd Edition. Using the innovative communication chain model that makes concepts and principles easy-to-understand, this proven book covers structure and function of the auditory system; auditory disorders; audiologic measurement; screening for hearing loss and middle ear status; prosthetic devices for the hearing impaired; and rehabilitation and habilitation for individuals with impaired hearing. Boxed learning activities, case study vignettes, and commentaries help you understand audiology concepts and their clinical applications. In addition, you`ll have access to a wide range of online resources including videos and animations that bring concepts alive, a pronunciation glossary, a question bank, labeling exercises, an interactive screening test, an anatomy and physiology image bank, case studies, and audio demos. You can: master concepts of audiology through the unique, easy to understand "Communication Chain" approach introduced in the first chapter and used throughout the book; see how the book`s concepts relate to real world issues through Case Study Vignettes that are tied to the communication chain and explicitly outline the professional`s role; and, expand your understanding of audiology with Experiment boxes that illustrate concepts through experiments or learning activities. It includes: Conceptual Demo boxes that demonstrate concepts using real-world examples; Further Discussion boxes that provide commentary on text concepts; Clinical Applications boxes that discuss current and new tests, procedures, applications, or trends in clinical settings; and Historical Note boxes that highlight the history of a person, equipment, or a concept and their/its effect on audiology. Enhance your retention of key concepts with Learning Objectives, Key Terms, and Review Questions that build your understanding and challenge you to apply your knowledge.ISBN - 9781451132137
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