Hearing by Whales and Dolphins (Springer Handbook of Auditory Research) [Hardcover]

Whitlow W.L. Au (Editor), Richard R. Fay (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0387949062 | ISBN-13: 978-0387949062 | Publication Date: June 16, 2000 | Edition: 1

Here, experts in different areas of the field provide an overview of the bioacoustics of whales and dolphins as well as a thorough introduction to the subject for investigators of hearing in other animals. Topics covered include the structure and function of cetacean auditory systems, the unique sound production system of odontocetes, acoustic communication, psychoacoustics, echolocation and models of sound propagation.

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• Hardcover: 501 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (June 16, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387949062
• ISBN-13: 978-0387949062
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,368,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear & well written!, April 17, 2011

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This review is from: Hearing by Whales and Dolphins (Springer Handbook of Auditory Research) (Hardcover)

For those interested in this subject matter on a non-professional basis this is an 'Ok' book, it is Really for the 'professional', but for the serious student there is no other book on the subject that is so clearly written and readable. Springer Books in general have no equal that I have found in providing not only the definitive information on a subject from A Number of the Best articles as to date of publishing in the field covered. The price can 'throw' some others off, but what is provided for the $ is well worth it as you get clear, concise, and well written, and in particular Well Edited information. There is a Lot of information here and the authors are at the forefront of their field. A not to be missed volume for serious 'students' in the field! Kudos for some of the authors for even mentioning Jon Lilly, which many scientists shy away from as he was a bit 'shunned' as his techniques and early approach was (and somewhat remains) beyond the boundaries of what is considered traditional science; though if he hadn't done it we as yet may not be treating these intelligent and incredible acoustic mammals as seriously as we now do! Very well written and great diagrams! The more we learn about these 'creatures' the more they astound!