Voice Disorders ― Scope of Theory and Practice

Voice Disorders: Scope of Theory and Practice, 2nd Edition, presents a comprehensive account of the field of voice in the early years of the new millennium. The book is meant for graduate students in speech-language pathology as well as practicing professionals who would appreciate an up-to-date yet easy-to-read reference.
 
The text integrates a comprehensive and in-depth discussion of the anatomy, physiology, and neurology of specific voice disorders including causes, symptoms, evaluation, and treatment approaches. Discussion of multicultural perspectives, evidence-based practice, quality of life, and the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health provides readers with a current framework for clinical management.
 
The 2nd Edition incorporates new research, and revised and reorganized material to help students quickly and easily grasp important theoretical and clinical concepts.
 
Also available with the Enhanced Pearson eText*
The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with embedded videos, self-assessment quizzes, and practice Praxis exam question

*The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads.
**The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7” or 10” tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later.

Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; the Enhanced Pearson eText does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with the Enhanced Pearson eText, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

If you would like to purchase both the physical text and the Enhanced Pearson eText, search for:

0134800370 / 9780134800370 Voice Disorders: Scope of Theory and Practice, with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card Package
Package consists of:

• 0134802551 / 9780134802558 Voice Disorders: Scope of Theory and Practice
• 0134802594 / 9780134802596 Voice Disorders: Scope of Theory and Practice -- Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card

Dr. Carole Ferrand earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. She obtained her Master’s and PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Penn State University. Dr. Ferrand has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Speech Science, Phonetics, Anatomy and Physiology, and Voice Disorders at Hofstra University since 1989. Her research has focused on acoustic and perceptual aspects of both healthy and dysphonic voices, as well as acoustic markers of code switching in bilingual speakers. Her text, Speech Science: An Integrated Approach to Theory and Clinical Practice, 4th Edition, was published by Pearson Education in 2018. When not writing books, Dr. Ferrand is an avid reader of historical fiction, and loves to ride her recumbent trike.