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Cengage Sound Field Amplification Applications To Speech Perception And Classroom Acoustics by Carl Crandell , Joseph Smaldino , Carol Flexer
This much-anticipated new edition of Sound Field Amplification continues its reign as the only communication sciences book devoted to sound field amplification. Both professionals and students will benefit from the presentation of the theoretical foundations of sound field amplification and its practical applications. Readers will appreciate the straightforward and comprehensive approach to topics such as how children "learn" to hear and how acoustics affects the learning ability of all children. The new edition continues to provide a solid foundation to understanding why the topic of sound field amplification should be included in any discussion of what is needed to ensure success in childrens learning. The book also provides the information necessary to conduct sound surveys, obtain funding for amplification systems, and act within the parameters of the laws and regulations governing this topic._x000D_ _x000D_Foreword, Chapter 1 - Rationale for the Use of Sound Field Systems in Classrooms: The Basis of Teacher In-services, Chapter 2 - Sound Field Amplification and Speech Perception Processes in Children, Chapter 3 - The Classroom Environment and Speech Perception, Chapter 4 - Speech Perception in Specific Populations, Chapter 5 - Acoustical Measurement Procedures in Classrooms: A How-To Guide, Chapter 6 - Acoustical Modifications for Schools and Classrooms, Chapter 7 - Improving Speech Perception and Listening in the Classroom: Tips for the Teachers, Chapter 8 - Sound Field Amplification: A Comprehensive Literature Review, Chapter 9 - Sound Field Amplification: Steps to Placement in the Classroom, Chapter 10 - Measuring Efficacy: How to Conduct a Sound Field Amplification Study, Chapter 11 - Marketing and Obtaining Funding for Sound Field Amplification, Chapter 12 - Laws and Regulations that Govern the Utilization of Sound Field Amplification._x000D_