This volume provides coverage of current concepts of central auditory system function. The diverse body of current state-of-the-art information on the central auditory system is synthesized in this book which is designed to be accessible and relevant to basic scientists as well as to otolaryngologists, audiologists, and neurologists. Each of the chapters has been written by an expert in his or her field. As a result, the book information on all aspects of the central auditory system, including the anatomy and physiology of the cochlear nucleus, superior olivary complex, and auditory brainstem as well as the role of these structures in processing complex sounds and integrating monaural and binaural signals, and the latest methods for assessment and prosthetic stimulation of the central auditory system aims to be extensive and up-to-date.
