Description
Book Synopsis 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.
Table of ContentsBrief Contents
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory and Laryngeal Systems
- Lifespan Changes in the Respiratory and Phonatory Systems
- Diagnosis and Evaluation of Voice Disorders
- Clinical Management and Clinical Considerations
- Structural Pathologies of the Larynx
- Inflammatory Conditions of the Larynx
- Neurologic Disorders Affecting Voice
- Voice Disorders Related to Self, Identity, and Lifestyle
- Disorders Related to Airway Problems and Respiration
- Laryngeal Cancer
Glossary References Name Index Subject Index
