Acoustics in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences: An Introduction, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (June 14, 2021) © 2014

  • Ian R. A. MacKay University of Ottawa
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Suitable for students of audiology, speech-language pathology, linguistics, and cognitive science/psychology

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A comprehensive introduction to acoustics and the acoustics of speech.

Acoustics in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences: An Introduction takes a topic that is often challenging to students, and presents it in a clearly written, reader-friendly approach that makes the concepts accessible. Using examples and analogies from everyday life or general experience, the text helps explain aspects of basic acoustics in the context of communication disorders and speech research, with a special emphasis on helping students achieve a high level of understanding.

In addition to a wealth of pedagogical features, the book includes a helpful reviews of concepts that students might have studied previously, but are essential to understanding the material.

Table of contents

  • 1. Preview
  • 2. The Nature of Sound Part I
    • Refresher A Graphs
    • Refresher B Atmosphere
  • 3. The Nature of Sound Part II
    • Refresher C Scientific Notation
    • Refresher D Significant Digits
  • 4. Analog Signals and Digitization
    • Refresher E Binary Numbers
  • 5. Complex Waves
  • 6. Recording
  • 7. Spectra
  • 8. Analysis
    • Refresher F Measurement
    • Refresher G Estimate Answer
  • 9. Decibels and RMS
    • Refresher H Numerical Scales
    • Refresher I Logs
  • 10. Filters
  • 11. Resonance
  • 12. Vowels and the Source-Filter Theory
    • Refresher J Phonetics
  • 13. Consonants
  • 14. Suprasegmentals
  • 15. Psychoacoustics
  • Appendices
  • Glossary

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