With two new chapters, improved artwork, and significant updates made throughout, the fourth edition of\u003ci\u003e Audiology: Science to Practice \u003c/i\u003econtinues to be the most comprehensive\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003etextbook for audiology and hearing science courses, as well as for health care professionals wanting a better understanding of hearing science and audiology practices. It is written in a style that makes new or difficult concepts relatively easy to understand, while still providing more coverage of hearing and vestibular science and clinical audiology than other introductory texts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTopics include information about the profession of audiology, acoustics, anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems, preparing for the patient, otoscopy, pure-tone audiometry and speech measures, audiogram interpretations, masking, tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, wideband acoustic immittance, otoacoustic emissions, auditory brainstem responses, hearing screening, hearing aids, assistive listening aides, cochlear and other implantable devices, vestibular evaluation, descriptions of auditory and vestibular disorders, and aural rehabilitation. There is also a chapter on the roles of speech-language pathologists related to understanding and caring for persons with hearing and balance concerns. Where relevant, the material includes evidence-based practice.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNew to the Fourth Edition\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo new chapters:\u003c/strong\u003e Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist and Other Treatments and (Re)habilitation of Hearing and Balance Disorders\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMany new beautifully drawn two-color anatomy and physiology illustrations\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBlack and white figures have been color-enhanced\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSeveral chapters were reorganized and updated to include vestibular anatomy, physiology, and vestibular disorders within the relevant auditory chapters\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eA separate chapter on vestibular evaluation and bedside screening\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMany chapters expanded to provide information on environmental factors that affect the transmission of sound, signal-to-noise ratio, preparation for testing,\u0026nbsp;cerumen management, assistive listening technology systems (HATS), and status of over-the-counter hearing aids\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eUpdated references and standards throughout\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMany illustrations to help clarify and expand on key concepts\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eChapters begin with a list of learning objectives and end with key references\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePunctuated with historical and informational set-aside boxes\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAn easy-to-read writing style to help students understand scientific concepts\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eKey terms highlighted throughout with a comprehensive end-of-book glossary\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eA PluralPlus companion website with PowerPoint lecture slides and an image bank for instructors, James Jerger\u0026rsquo;s chapter on the History of Audiology, and more\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors have also created a companion study aid for students, \u003cem\u003eAudiology Workbook, Fourth Edition\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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