Speech and hearing sciences explore the physiological, acoustic, and perceptual mechanisms that underpin human communication. This book introduces foundational concepts including speech production, auditory processing, sound waves, and psychoacoustics. It examines how the brain, vocal tract, and ear interact to support speech and hearing functions. Readers also learn about basic instrumentation used in acoustic analysis and audiometry. The integration of scientific principles with clinical relevance is emphasized throughout. This text is ideal for students entering the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology.
Xiang Lin is a leading academic in audiology and speech sciences with a strong foundation in acoustic phonetics and auditory processing. He has contributed extensively to journals focused on linguistic perception and neurological bases of hearing. His research interests span the neural encoding of sound and auditory training methodologies. Frequently invited to speak at international conferences, he is also involved in curriculum development for undergraduate audiology programs. His academic affiliations include collaborations with neuroscience departments across Asia.