Main description:

"Voice Science, Second Edition" was designed to provide speech-language pathologists and other members of the voice team with a thorough grounding in the anatomical, physiological, and mechanical aspects of voice production, as well as an introduction to cutting-edge research in voice science. This book is a valuable asset for teachers and students in communication sciences, as well as otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, singing and voice teachers, and professional voice users.An explosion of new knowledge has occurred in our time in the field of voice. The voice is one of our most critical communication tools. Therefore, voice disorders have a large impact on daily life for a great number of people. The interdisciplinary expertise of numerous authors has been invaluable in the preparation of this text. The book opens with introductory information about the physics of sound; and it goes on to discuss the anatomy and physiology of the voice including neuroanatomy, and the mechanics of vocal fold aging. It ends with chapters on voice care, exercise physiology, and forensic voice care."
Voice Science, Second Edition" is ideal for speech-language pathology students and clinicians and is suitable for classroom use as well as for reference.New to this edition:*New chapters on topics such as laryngeal development, and on exercise physiology which is critical to understanding voice training and rehabilitation.*Substantial additions to chapters on medical genetic issues, clinical anatomy and physiology, and processing of musical information.*References have been updated throughout to reflect the current literature.*A selection of new authors who provide an interdisciplinary approach.*Many chapters have been rewritten extensively to include the most recent information.

Contents:

Foreword by Johan Sundberg. Preface. Acknowledgments. About the Author. Contributors. Dedications. Chapter 1. The Physics of Sound, Robert Thayer Sataloff. Chapter 2. Formation of the Larynx: From Hox Genes to Critical Periods. Jeffery T. Laitman, Drew M. Noden, and Thomas R. Van De Water. Chapter 3. Laryngeal Embryology and Vocal Development, David H. Henick and Robert Thayer Sataloff. Chapter 4. Genetics of the Voice. Robert Thayer Sataloff and Mary J. Hawkshaw. Chapter 5. Genomics and Proteomics in Voice, Vidisha Mohad, Susan L. Thibeault, Ritta Ylitalo, and Steven D. Gray. Chapter 6. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Voice, Robert Thayer Sataloff. Chapter 7. Laryngeal Neurophysiology, Christy L. Ludlow. Chapter 8. Music and the Brain, Thomas Swirsky-Sacchetti, Robert Rider, Michael E. Keesler, and Steven Mandel. Chapter 9. Arytenoid Movement, James A. Letson, Jr. and Renny Tatchell. Chapter 10. Vocal Fold Injury and Repair, Sharon S. Tang and Susan L. Thibeault. Chapter 11. Cellular and Molecular Mechanics of Aging in the Vocal Fold, Ashley P. O'Connell Ferster and Leslie T. Malmgren. Chapter 12. An Overview of Laryngeal Function for Voice Production, R. J. Baken. Chapter 13. Laryngeal Function During Phonation, Ronald C. Scherer. Chapter 14. Vocal Tract Resonance, Johan Sundberg. Chapter 15. Chaos in Voice Research, Rajeev Bhatia, Robert Thayer Sataloff, and Mary J. Hawkshaw. Chapter 16. Dynamical Disorders of Voice: A Chaotic Perspective on Vocal Irregularities, R. J. Baken. Chapter 17. Exercise Physiology: Perspective for Vocal Training, Mary J. Sandage and Matthew Hoch. Chapter 18. Voice and Forensics, Harry F. Hollien. Glossary. Index.