Introduction to Audiology (13th Edition)

Introduction to Audiology

Title: Introduction to Audiology Edition: Thirteenth Edition Authors: Frederick N. Martin • John Greer Clark Series: The Pearson Communication Sciences and Disorders Series Publisher: Pearson

Cover Design: The background is a deep, rich black throughout. The series name appears at the very top in small teal/blue text. "INTRODUCTION TO" is set in bold blue display type, and "AUDIOLOGY" dominates in very large, bold lime green caps — a vibrant, high-contrast color choice that immediately draws the eye. A purple footer band across the bottom carries the authors' names in bold white, with "THIRTEENTH EDITION" in gold at the bottom right. The Pearson logo anchors the bottom left.

Cover Illustration: The central image is a visually stunning composite — a glowing blue 3D anatomical rendering of the human outer ear and ear canal, shown in profile facing left, rendered in vivid electric blue against the black background. From the left, a dynamic wave of colorful sound energy — rendered in swirling greens, oranges, and reds — flows toward the ear canal like a visible sound wave or frequency spectrum, as if depicting the moment sound enters and is processed by the auditory system. The illustration is both scientifically evocative and visually spectacular.

About the Book: The longest-running and most widely used introductory audiology textbook, now in its thirteenth edition. It covers the full scope of audiology including hearing science, audiometric testing, hearing disorders, amplification, and aural rehabilitation in a clear and accessible format.

Audience: Undergraduate and graduate students in audiology, speech-language pathology, communication sciences, and related health professions.