The Handbook of Hearing and the Effects of Noise: Physiology, Psychology, and Public Health [Hardcover]

Karl D. Kryter (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0124274552 | ISBN-13: 978-0124274556 | Publication Date: November 18, 1994 | Edition: 1

The Handbook of Hearing and the Effects of Noise presents the methods and the results of research for quantitatively describing the major attributes of hearing and the effects of sound and noise on people. It contains information of interest to government decision makers, architects, and engineers concerned with criteria, guidelines, and standards for acceptable and safe levels of sound and noise.

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"Kryter's excellent book takes a comprehensive approach to describing the effects of sound and noise on human hearing... Kryter has successfully integrated masses of research in each chapter, and readers will be truly impressed with the organization, amount, and critical review of the information presented. Very highly recommended as a valuable resource."
--CHOICE
"This is a scholarly, comprehensive book which should be readily available to all whose work involves consideration of noise. This is a most comprehensive handbook and it is difficult to point to any major omissions. It can confidently be recommended."
--ERGONOMICS ABSTRACTS

Product Details

• Hardcover: 688 pages
• Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited; 1 edition (November 18, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0124274552
• ISBN-13: 978-0124274556
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.1 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,461,545 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Inspired and Impressive, October 31, 2000

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Catherine Conroy (Philadelphia, PA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Handbook of Hearing and the Effects of Noise: Physiology, Psychology, and Public Health (Hardcover)

Although I, myself, am not deaf or hard of hearing, many of my family members are. It was due to this that I took my first "real" job as an Audiological Assistant at REM Audiology in Philadelphia. Through my work I was inspired to learn as much as I could about hearing difficulties. This book was one of the first that I read on the subject, and I was thouroughly impressed. Not only did Kryter delve into the causes of loss, but also explored ways to prevent common problems. I reccomend this book to anyone who wants to learn about their hearing, and it is on our Must Read list at the office.