Praise for the previous edition:Thisunique book encompasses everything from hearing science andpsychoacoustics to hearing conservation and basicaudiometry..explaining it at beginner's level while providing a morein-depth look for the more experienced. -- Doody's ReviewNowin a more user-friendly format, with a four-color design, this newedition includes the latest scientific and clinical knowledge to giveaudiology students a solid understanding of core audiologic concepts.Every essential topic in audiology, from acoustics and anatomy toauditory disorders and hearing loss, is covered in this book.Key Features of the Fourth Edition:Covers new technology for electrophysiological assessment as well as bone-anchored hearing aids and cochlear implantsExpanded discussion of management techniques, now in two separate chaptersMore than 300 exquisite full-color illustrationsQuestions and answers at the end of each chapter for study and review of essential topicsExtensive bibliography with references to current literatureEssentials of Audiology, Fourth Edition,is an indispensable reference for undergraduate and first year graduatestudents in audiology as well as a valuable resource for speech andlanguage pathology students. With thorough coverage of the essentialsof clinical practice, this new edition is also a good refresher foraudiologists and speech-language pathologists who are starting out intheir practice.