An Introduction to the Physiology of Hearing [Hardcover]

James O. Pickles (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0125547536 | ISBN-13: 978-0125547536 | Publication Date: July 1988 | Edition: 2 Sub

This book deals with the way that the auditory system processes acoustic signals.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Extremely lucid style and is very well illustrated...An excellent book."
--BRITISH JOURNAL OF AUDIOLOGY
"A considerable feat in scientific review and draws from a huge amount of literature."
--QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY
"I would contend that all serious students, teachers, and practitioners in auditory physiology should read this excellent publication in total."
--ACOUSTICS AUSTRALIA
"Dr. Pickles has provided us with a model introduction to the physiology of hearing."
--BRITISH JOURNAL OF AUDIOLOGY --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 367 pages
• Publisher: Academic Pr; 2 Sub edition (July 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0125547536
• ISBN-13: 978-0125547536
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,308,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book about the auditory system, November 11, 2006

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K. Norcross - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An Introduction to the Physiology of Hearing, Second Edition (Paperback)

This was one of the books required for my Doctor of Audiology coursework and it quickly became my favorite source for the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system. Initially, it was difficult to read. However, after reading the book for a short time and becoming more comfortable with the author's style of writing, it became much easier to process.

While not directly clinically useful, I believe it is a must read for all Audiologists as it provides an extensive look into the auditory system and why we do what we do in the clinic.

0 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a masterpiece, November 8, 2004

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Michael Lippert - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An Introduction to the Physiology of Hearing, Second Edition (Paperback)

Also this book is a classic in hearing research it is not a very understandable one. The author deals much to far with basic hearing things and cochlear processing, extends content to the maximum, that's not what I expected and to make the picture perfect the language is more difficult then easy. I don't like it, maybe your money is better invested in the Introduction to the Psychology of Hearing.