Introduction to Communication Science and Disorders (Singular Textbook) [Paperback]

Fred D. Minifie (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1565932021 | ISBN-13: 978-1565932029 | Publication Date: May 1, 1994 | Edition: 1

This book introduces students to the field of communication sciences and disorders. This field deals with the enormously complex behaviors associated with normal speech, language and hearing as they change throughout life and with the variety of communication disorders resulting from biological, environmental and behavioral factors. As complicated as the field may sound, communication sciences and disorders can be understood by studying its component parts. Supplements Student Workbook 1-56593-361-3 - 8 1/2 x 11, 128 pages, spiral, 1-color Instructor's Manual 1-56593-378-8

Editorial Reviews

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"This is an exceptionally well-organized and written book which would be a worthwhile addition to the personal library of any speech pathologist or audiologist."

About the Author

Professor, Dept of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Washington

Product Details

• Paperback: 708 pages
• Publisher: Singular; 1 edition (May 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565932021
• ISBN-13: 978-1565932029
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,957 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars mediocre book, May 27, 2002

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Mad Track (Cambridge, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Communication Science and Disorders (Singular Textbook) (Paperback)

This book is good for those who wish for an introduction to clinical aspects of speech language pathology (SLP). However from a purely scientific standpoint, this book is lacking. It lacks a functional index, so it cannot serve as good reference. The chapters are not discussed in great detail and proper references are not made. Definitions are helpful but not descriptive. For example, there is a clear difference between apraxia and dysarthia of speech, but this book doesn't reveal it. I agree that SPL is a vast field, so I'm impressed that someone tried to condense all the information into a single book. Overall, this book is decent for the introduction, but you'll quickly outgrow it.