Only seven years have passed since the first edition of the three-volume textbook series, but audiology is changing so quickly that a major update was deemed necessary. The other two volumes cover Treatment, and Practice Management. Boxes throughout the text highlight pitfalls, special considerations, controversies, and summaries of the author's point. The topics include the anatomy and physiology of the peripheral auditory system, pharmacology, evaluating special populations, and intra-operative neuro-physiologic monitoring. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)