Noise Control: A Primer

The book contains black-and-white illustrations.

Essential and practical handbook that provides a wealth of information on a wide selection of material and presents valuable information regarding noise, and its effects on humans.

A basic introduction to noise and noise control designed for professionals and paraprofessionals involved in hearing health care., this book presents the effects of noise on human hearing and communication; current methods of protecting hearing and maximizing communication in noise, as well as methods of noise measurement and industrial noise tsandards.

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Research suggests that excessive noise effects learning, blood pressure, and possibly even fetal development. Behar (bioengineering, U. of Toronto) and two U. of Western Ontario colleagues in audiology and linguistics introduce the latest information on the auditory and nonauditory effects of noise. Includes occupational hearing conservation regulations, standards for professionals in the field, and b&w illustrations of equipment for measuring sound and minimizing it. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Adjunct Professor, University of Toronto and Adjunct Professor, University of Western Ontario