Overview

The Handbook of Hearing and the Effects of Noise presents the methods and the results of research for quantitatively describing the major attributes of hearing and the effects of sound and noise on people. It contains information of interest to government decision makers, architects, and engineers concerned with criteria, guidelines, and standards for acceptable and safe levels of sound and noise.

Full Product Details

Author:   Karl Kryter
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 24.10cm
Weight:   1.141kg
ISBN:  

9780124274556

ISBN 10:   0124274552
Pages:   673
Publication Date:   18 November 1994
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Definitions and Measurement of Noise and Sound Structures and Functions of the Ear Auditory Sensations and Perceptions Normal Hearing, Sociocusis, Nosocusis, and Hearing Loss from Industrial Noise Derivation of a General Theory and Procedure for Predicting Hearing Loss from Exposure to Sound Speech Intelligibility in Quiet and in Noise The Assessment of Hearing Handicap and Damage Risk from Noise Mental and Psychomotor Task Performance in Noise Nonauditory System Responses to Sound and Noise and Relations to Health Community Reactions to Environmental Noise References Index

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Kryter's excellent book takes a comprehensive approach to describing the effects of sound and noise on human hearing... Kryter has successfully integrated masses of research in each chapter, and readers will be truly impressed with the organization, amount, and critical review of the information presented. Very highly recommended as a valuable resource. --CHOICE This is a scholarly, comprehensive book which should be readily available to all whose work involves consideration of noise. This is a most comprehensive handbook and it is difficult to point to any major omissions. It can confidently be recommended. --ERGONOMICS ABSTRACTS

"""Kryter's excellent book takes a comprehensive approach to describing the effects of sound and noise on human hearing... Kryter has successfully integrated masses of research in each chapter, and readers will be truly impressed with the organization, amount, and critical review of the information presented. Very highly recommended as a valuable resource."" --CHOICE ""This is a scholarly, comprehensive book which should be readily available to all whose work involves consideration of noise. This is a most comprehensive handbook and it is difficult to point to any major omissions. It can confidently be recommended."" --ERGONOMICS ABSTRACTS"

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