The Definitive Clinical Guide to Geriatric Audiology, Now in an Updated Edition

New York, NY, February 08, 2013 --(PR.com)-- “Geriatric Audiology, Second Edition,” recently published by Thieme, provides state-of-the-art information on the evaluation and management of hearing loss in the geriatric patient.

Focusing solely on geriatric audiology, this new edition contains the latest information on the demographics of aging as well as the biological, sociological, and psychological factors that affect geriatric hearing loss and its ramifications. Based on Dr. Weinstein's experience in geriatric audiology, this book is an important resource for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and others involved in the care of elderly patients.

Praise for the first edition:
"A comprehensive and detailed review of the subject...good background for audiologists anywhere...fascinating insights...I want this book in my department library." -Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton, UK

"A wonderful resource, full of information that facilitates understanding . . . clear, succinct, and reflective of our changing caseload . . . recommended wholeheartedly." - International Hearing Society

Weinstein
Geriatric Audiology, Second Edition
376 pp, 69 illustrations
Hardcover
ISBN: 9781604061741
eBook – available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes
eISBN: 9781604067750
€69.99/$79.99

About the Author

Barbara E. Weinstein, PhD, is Professor and Executive Officer, Doctor of Audiology Program, CUNY Graduate Center, New York, NY, USA.

About Thieme

Thieme Publishing Group is a scientific and medical publishing house employing more than 950 people and maintaining offices in seven cities, including New York, Delhi, Stuttgart and three other locations in Germany. Founded in 1886, the Thieme name has become synonymous with high quality and excellence in medical and scientific publishing. Today, Thieme is the market leading publisher of neurosurgical content and holds strong market positions in orthopedics, radiology, anatomy and chemistry, among other specialties. Thieme publishes 140 peer-reviewed journals and over 500 new books annually. The company also has a rapidly growing array of web-based products in medicine and science. State-of-the-art online products include Thieme eJournals, Thieme Electronic Book Library, the medical student website WinkingSkull.com and Thieme Teaching Assistant, an innovative web-based platform for faculty. For more information about Thieme, please visit www.thieme.com.