An Introduction to the Psychology of Hearing, Fifth Edition

Elsevier is pleased to announce the Fifth Edition of An Introduction to the Psychology of Hearing by Brian C.J. Moore.
		Key Features: 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 Emphasizes the mechanisms underlying auditory perception with key concepts clearly explained
Now available in a Fifth Edition, An Introduction to the Psychology of Hearing is the leading textbook in the field of auditory perception—also 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. Read all the reviews and the complete table of contents at: Academic Press Catalog
Look for this book and many others at the American Academy of Audiology 2003 Annual Meeting at Elsevier Booth #245. Visit Elsevier and their new Academic Press colleagues for the latest hearing sciences resources for both academics and practitioners, including the groundbreaking Acoustics for Audiologists and the brand new Fifth Edition of An Introduction to the Psychology of Hearing. Stop by for book discounts¾15% off 1 or 2 books and 30% off 3 or more books¾as well as free journal samples of Hearing Research, Brain and Language, and many others.
Professors: If you believe this is a book that would be appropriate for your course, please contact the hearing sciences academic sales rep, Nicole Jackson at n.jackson2@elsevier.com. If you qualify for adoption, a complimentary review copy will be sent out within 10 days.
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