This text for a first course in communication sciences and disorders can be used with students entering the fields of speech and language pathology and audiology, and students entering other related health professions, education, and psychology. For an international perspective, parts of each chapter give data on the prevalence of communication disorders in various English-speaking countries. Sections cover theoretical background, anatomical processes of speech and hearing, and various types of developmental, acquired, and genetic communication disorders. The final section is devoted to audition, with chapters on hearing disorders and auditory rehab. Pedagogical features include chapter objectives, review questions, lists of websites, and a 40-page glossary. The design offers high-quality color anatomical illustrations, summary charts, and color photos, plus b&w historical photos of key figures and pioneers. Robb is affiliated with the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Annotation ©2014 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)