Customer Reviews

Speech Science: An Integrated Approach to Theory and Clinical Practice (with CD-ROM) (2nd Edition)

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I am retaking Speech and Hearing Science after having failed the course before. In the course that I took previously, the textbook was something only a doctoral student could understand, hence why I just could not pass the class to save my life. This textbook, however, is absolutely easy to understand. I have so far received an A on both of my quizzes this semester just from reading out of the textbook and taking notes. The author does an excellent job just explaining the concepts of speech and hearing science in layman's terms. I have had several "AHA!" moments this semester because I have come to understand concepts that the previous course and text that I used just failed to help me understand. I am not a Speech & Hearing major, just a minor, so I have limited exposure to the field, and I find this book easy to understand and an easy read for someone with my background. If you have a professor who is requiring this textbook, I think you're in good hands. If you're someone who is interested in Speech and Hearing Science in general, I think you'll find this textbook interesting as well. The author does a lot to incorporate aspects of anatomy and physiology that are crucial to understanding speech and hearing science, and the information is not overwhelming. The reason I am giving it four stars instead of five is that I really think that this textbook could benefit from a companion study guide. If I could actually physically see my progress in understanding the material prior to taking the quiz, I would feel a lot better and I think that's something only a study guide can provide. Overall though, a great textbook. I just wish it were more affordable!

This product is very helpful and the language used is not so complicated. Gives it to you straight so that everything is clear and understandable.

This book was exactly what I needed and the shipper was good to work with.

This is my first time ordering texts books from Amazon and I am impressed. I received my books 2 days early. I ordered them brand new and they WERE brand new. I will order from Amazon next semester.

for starters, I got a an email two days later saying that my book was sent and it took 3 weeks for me to get it. (it ended up being 14 business days) but still. secondly, when i got my book i opened it only to find that the cd in the back was cracked in multiple pieces and is not usable. which stinks because i need it for class. overall, i think the book was overpriced for the condition in which i received it. Not very happy with this purchase.