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This text explores the discipline of human communication and communication disorders and the professions of audiology, speech-language pathology, and speech, language, and hearing sciences. Part I overviews the field, and Part II covers normal aspects of human communication. Part III discusses disorders of speech, language, and fluency, and Part IV examines medical aspects of human communication. Each chapter begins with personal perspectives of the authors, shedding light on their motivations and experiences in the field. Previous editions cited in Books for College Libraries, 3d ed. Shames is professor emeritus affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh. Anderson is affiliated with Florida International University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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/* 3706L-5, Shames, George H., Human Communication Disorders: An Introduction, 6e */ The leading introductory book in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, this book contains contributions from leading authorities which bring life to the world of people with communication disorders and excite students about the challenges and rewards of helping them. The book has been recommended as appropriate preparation for the clinical certification examination in Speech Pathology given by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Focuses on understanding the underlying nature of communication problems, and thoroughly explains the current theory and research. This book presents the "nuts and bolts" of clinical therapy at the depth of detail students of this subject require. The book covers a broad range of topics, and provides an overview of the discipline - its history, philosophy, ethics, professions, career opportunities, and legal and legislative foundations. The individual chapters are written by recognized experts in the field that the first-generation of authors have selected to continue the traditions of currency and expertise. Readers and Students interested in the introductory study of Communication Disorders.
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