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The effects of sound on people / (Record no. 3001)

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International Standard Book Number 9781118895702
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Classification number 612.85 COW
Edition number 23
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Personal name Cowan, James P.,
Relator term author.
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Title The effects of sound on people /
Statement of responsibility, etc. James P. Cowan.
264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture Chichester, West Sussex :
Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer Wiley,
Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice 2016.
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Extent xviii, 184 pages :
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Dimensions 25 cm.
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Series statement Wiley series in acoustics, noise and vibration
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Bibliography, etc. note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Formatted contents note List of Figures xi List of Tables xiv About the Author xv Series Preface xvi Preface xvii 1 Acoustic Parameters 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Sound generation 1 1.2.1 Frequency 2 1.2.2 Wavelength 4 1.3 Sound Propagation 5 1.3.1 Unimpeded divergence 6 1.3.2 Impeded Propagation 7 Reflection 8 Refraction 8 Diffraction 9 Diffusion 10 1.3.3 Sound Behavior Indoors 10 Echo 11 Room modes 11 Reverberation 13 1.3.4 Sound Behavior Outdoors 14 Atmospheric absorption 14 Atmospheric refraction 15 Ground effects 16 Vegetation effects 17 References 18 2 Sound Description 19 2.1 Introduction 19 2.2 The Decibel Scale 19 2.3 Frequency Weighting Networks 21 2.3.1 Loudness 21 2.3.2 Weighting scales 24 2.4 Frequency Band Analysis 26 2.4.1 Noise by color 28 2.5 Common Sound Descriptors 29 2.5.1 Environmental descriptors 29 2.5.2 Sound propagation in terms of sound levels 32 Divergence 32 Refraction and diffraction 33 Reverberation 33 Sound fields 34 References 35 3 Sound Perception 36 3.1 Introduction 36 3.2 Human Hearing Apparatus and mechanism 36 3.2.1 Outer ear 37 3.2.2 Middle ear 38 3.2.3 Inner ear 40 3.2.4 Signal processing in the brain 44 Localization 44 Masking and audibility 45 3.2.5 Vestibular system 46 3.3 Alternate Sound Perception Mechanisms 47 3.3.1 Bone conduction 47 3.3.2 Cartilage hearing 47 3.3.3 Tinnitus 48 3.3.4 Electromagnetic hearing 48 3.4 Hypersensitivities 49 3.4.1 Hyperacusis/misophonia 50 3.4.2 Electrohypersensitivity 50 3.5 Low frequency and Infrasound Perception 51 References 53 4 Physiological Effects of Sound Exposure 57 4.1 Introduction 57 4.2 Body Resonance and Damage Potential 57 4.3 Hearing Loss 59 4.3.1 Presbycusis 59 4.3.2 Noise induced Hearing Loss 61 4.3.3 Hearing Loss from Illness or Agents 65 4.4 Cardiovascular Disease 66 4.4.1 Hypertension 68 4.4.2 Ischemic Diseases 70 4.5 Vibroacoustic Disease 71 4.6 Low frequency Noise Concerns 72 4.7 Infrasound Concerns 74 References 76 5 Psychological Effects of Sound Exposure 81 5.1 Introduction 81 5.2 Annoyance 81 5.3 Stress 85 5.4 Sleep Disturbance 86 5.5 Learning Disabilities 89 5.5.1 Cognitive Development/School Performance 91 5.5.2 Office/Occupational 93 5.6 Emotional Effects 96 References 97 6 Sound Sources Associated with Negative Effects 102 6.1 Introduction 102 6.2 Transportation Sources 102 6.2.1 Roadway Traffic 104 6.2.2 Aircraft 106 Fixed wing 107 Rotary wing 108 6.2.3 Rail 109 6.3 Industry and Utilities 109 6.3.1 Power Plants 110 6.3.2 Wind Farms 111 6.3.3 Electrical Power Systems 116 6.4 Personal/Recreational Sources 116 6.4.1 Firearms 117 6.4.2 Public performances 117 6.4.3 Toys/personal Listening Devices 118 6.4.4 Appliances/Tools 119 6.5 Hums 119 6.6 Acoustic Weapons 121 References 122 7 Positive Effects of Sound 126 7.1 Introduction 126 7.2 Music Psychology 126 7.3 Sound Therapies 129 7.4 Natural Sources/Soundscapes 130 7.5 Using Sound to Influence People 133 References 136 8 Sound Control and Regulation 140 8.1 Introduction 140 8.2 Sound Control Fundamentals 140 8.2.1 Absorption 141 8.2.2 Transmission Control 143 8.2.3 Partial Barriers 149 8.2.4 Cancellation 152 8.2.5 Control at the Source 153 8.2.6 Control in the Path between the Source and Listener 154 8.2.7 Control at the Listener 156 Acoustic Privacy 157 8.3 Regulations and Guidelines 158 8.3.1 Occupational 159 8.3.2 Environmental 161 National 161 Local 165 8.4 Current and Future Research 166 References 167 Glossary 169 Index 181
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Hearing.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element Sound
General subdivision Physiological effect.
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