Product Description

Now available in a Fifth Edition, An Introduction to the Psychology of Hearing is the leading textbook in the field of auditory perceptionalso known as psychoacoustics. The Fifth Edition has been thoroughly updated, with more than 200 references to articles and books published since 1996. The book describes the relationships between the characteristics of the sounds that enter the ear and the sensations that they produce. Wherever possible these relationships are specified in terms of the underlying mechanisms. In other words, the goal is to impart an understanding of what the auditory system does and how it works. Topics covered include the physics of sound, the physiology of the auditory system, frequency selectivity and masking, loudness perception, temporal analysis, pitch perception, sound localization, timbre perception, the perceptual organization of complex auditory "scenes", speech perception, and practical applications such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, and high-fidelity sound reproduction. The book starts from basic principles, and does not assume prior knowledge about hearing. Research results are not just described, but are interpreted and evaluated. The book includes extensive references to recent research so that those interested in a specific area can readily obtain more detailed information.

Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate level courses in psychology, speech and hearing sciences, and audiology

Will appeal to researchers and professionals involved in sound and hearing, such as audio engineers, otologists, hearing-aid designers, audiologists, and hearing aid dispensers

Emphasis on the mechanisms underlying auditory perception with key concepts clearly explained

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #121992 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 413 pages

Review
"This is an exceptionally valuable book... It is unique with regard to its scope of coverage and the level of discourse..."
-DOODY PUBLICATIONS (5 STARS!)

"This work is timely and serves well the rising interest in the subjective perception of sounds and pro-active design of positive soundscapes."
-APPLIED ACOUSTICS

PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS:
"As a guide through this complex area, the book could hardly be bettered."
BPS BULLETIN
"The author has succeeded admirably in organising a diverse array of materials into an up-to-date and readable text."
ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
"Should be in the professional library of any instructor of a course on sensation and perception."
CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGY

Review
"This is an exceptionally valuable book... It is unique with regard to its scope of coverage and the level of discourse..."
-DOODY PUBLICATIONS (5 STARS!)

PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS:
"As a guide through this complex area, the book could hardly be bettered."
—BPS BULLETIN
"The author has succeeded admirably in organising a diverse array of materials into an up-to-date and readable text."
—ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
"Should be in the professional library of any instructor of a course on sensation and perception."
—CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGY

Book Info
Univ. of Cambridge, UK. Updated text describes the relationships between the characteristics of sounds entering the ear and the sensations they produce. Includes such topics as physics of sound, physiology of the auditory system, frequency selectivity and masking, loudness perception, temporal analysis, pitch perception, and sound localization. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover.

Customer Reviews

Great handy book
This is a really good book to give you an overview of hearing and different tests that are used in the field of audiology.

A Good One
This book is comprehensive and well-written. Difficult concepts are explained clearly. The word "Introduction" in the title is deceiving, as the book is very thorough.

Maybe the best
This book is one of my absolute favorites among the hearing research books. It covers all the basic themes and often gives very recent citations. So it is interesting to read that in some tinnitus patients ears the frequency is emitted from the ear! But together with this is the problem of the book associated: it is a little bit short. But all in all it is great to read and a wonderful inspiring book. Highly recommended also for beginners.