Audiology: Science to Practice

Fifth Edition

Steven Kramer, David K. Brown, Laura Dreisbach

Details: 475 pages, 2-Color, Softcover, 8.5" x 11"

ISBN13: 978-1-63550-884-0

Release Date: 09/01/2026

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Print Book: $134.95
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Audiology: Science to Practice, Fifth Edition, continues to set the standard for introducing students to the dynamic field of audiology by seamlessly integrating foundational science with real-world clinical application. Written specifically for undergraduate and beginning graduate courses in Audiology and Hearing Science, this trusted text provides a clear, engaging, and comprehensive overview of hearing and balance science, assessment, and management.

Designed for students with little or no prior background in audiology, the comprehensive text presents complex concepts in an accessible, student-friendly style. From the physics of sound and speech acoustics to anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems, and from diagnostic testing to contemporary intervention options, the text emphasizes how scientific principles inform clinical decision-making. Rich illustrations, practical examples, and consistent pedagogical features help students build confidence as they develop a solid foundation for advanced coursework and future clinical training.

Whether students are exploring audiology as a potential career, preparing for professional study in speech-language pathology, or are enrolled in an audiology graduate program, Audiology: Science to Practice offers a coherent, practice-oriented roadmap to the profession.
The authors have also created a companion study aid for students, Audiology Workbook, Fifth Edition.

New to the Fifth Edition

Thoroughly updated content reflecting current audiology practice, standards, and terminology
Expanded and refined coverage of vestibular science and evaluation
•Updated discussions of hearing aid technology, implantable devices, and hearing assistive technologies
•Revised figures, tables, and learning aids to enhance clarity and visual learning
Streamlined organization and refreshed references to support teaching and student comprehension

Key Features

Many illustrations to help clarify and expand on key concepts
Chapters begin with a list of learning objectives and end with key references
Punctuated with historical and informational set-aside boxes
An easy-to-read writing style to help students understand essential scientific concepts
Key terms highlighted throughout with a comprehensive end-of-book glossary

PluralPlus Online Ancillaries

For instructors: PowerPoint Slides, Test Bank, Course Outline
For students: eFlashcards, Case Studies, Online-only Bonus Chapter, List of Links from QR Codes

Authors

Steven Kramer

Steven Kramer, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at San Diego State University, where he has been a faculty member and administrator since 1985. He served as the department chair from 1990 to 2001 and as the Co-director of the Audiology Doctoral (AuD) Program, offered jointly by San Diego State University (SDSU) and the University California San Diego (UCSD), from 2003 to 2016. He obtained his master’s and doctoral degrees in audiology and hearing science from the University of Florida. He was a licensed and certified audiologist for about 40 years. Before his appointment at SDSU, he was a clinical faculty member at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He has taught a wide array of courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including hearing science, diagnostics, medical audiology, evoked potentials, and psychoacoustics.

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David K. Brown

David K. Brown, PhD, has been Professor in the School of Audiology at Pacific University since it enrolled its first students in 2012. He is also the Director of the Audiology Simulation Lab (SIMLab) at Pacific. Previously, he was Director of Audiological Research for Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Assistant Professor in the Departments of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Cincinnati. For over 35 years, he has been a licensed and certified audiologist specializing in pediatrics. He teaches courses at both the graduate and undergraduate level in the areas of acoustics, anatomy and physiology, audiometry, cochlear implants, evoked potentials, otoacoustic emissions, pediatrics, and research fundamentals.

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Laura Dreisbach

Laura Dreisbach is a Professor and Co-director of the Audiology Doctoral (AuD) Program offered jointly by San Diego State University (SDSU) and the University of California San Diego (UCSD). She was hired in 2000 to help create the joint doctoral program. She is the director of the Auditory Physiology and Psychoacoustics Laboratory at SDSU and teaches graduate courses in diagnostics, instrumentation, anatomy and physiology, evoked potentials, otoacoustic emissions, and pediatrics. She has been a licensed and certified audiologist since 1991.

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