The Aging Auditory System

By Sandra Gordon-Salant

Book Overview

This volume brings together noted scientists who study presbycusis from the perspective of complementary disciplines, for a review of the current state of knowledge on the aging auditory system. Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is one of the top three most common chronic health conditions affecting individuals aged 65 years and older. The high prevalence of age-related hearing loss compels audiologists, otolaryngologists, and auditory neuroscientists alike to understand the neural, genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying this disorder. A comprehensive understanding of these factors is needed so that effective prevention, intervention, and rehabilitative strategies can be developed to ameliorate the myriad of behavioral manifestations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461424941
• ISBN13: 9781461424949
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"