{"product_id":"the-effects-of-sound-on-people-isbn-9781118895702","title":"The Effects of Sound on People","description":"\u003cp\u003eProvides a summary of current research results on the physiological and psychological effects of sound on people\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers how the operation of the hearing mechanism affects our reactions to sounds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes research results from studies on noise sources of public concern such as transportation, public utility, and recreational sources, with emphasis on low frequency sound and infrasound\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers sounds that affect some but not others, how sounds can be controlled on a practical level, and how and what sounds are regulated\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes coverage of both positive and negative effects of sound\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Figures xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Tables xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeries Preface xvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Acoustic Parameters 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Sound generation 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.1 Frequency 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2 Wavelength 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Sound Propagation 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1 Unimpeded divergence 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2 Impeded Propagation 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflection 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefraction 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiffraction 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiffusion 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.3 Sound Behavior Indoors 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEcho 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoom modes 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReverberation 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.4 Sound Behavior Outdoors 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAtmospheric absorption 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAtmospheric refraction 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGround effects 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVegetation effects 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Sound Description 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 The Decibel Scale 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Frequency Weighting Networks 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Loudness 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 Weighting scales 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Frequency Band Analysis 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1 Noise by color 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Common Sound Descriptors 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.1 Environmental descriptors 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.2 Sound propagation in terms of sound levels 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivergence 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefraction and diffraction 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReverberation 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSound fields 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Sound Perception 36\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Human Hearing Apparatus and mechanism 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 Outer ear 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2 Middle ear 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.3 Inner ear 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.4 Signal processing in the brain 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocalization 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMasking and audibility 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.5 Vestibular system 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Alternate Sound Perception Mechanisms 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 Bone conduction 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 Cartilage hearing 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.3 Tinnitus 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.4 Electromagnetic hearing 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Hypersensitivities 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1 Hyperacusis\/misophonia 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2 Electrohypersensitivity 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Low‐frequency and Infrasound Perception 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Physiological Effects of Sound Exposure 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Body Resonance and Damage Potential 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Hearing Loss 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 Presbycusis 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 Noise‐induced Hearing Loss 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3 Hearing Loss from Illness or Agents 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Cardiovascular Disease 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.1 Hypertension 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.2 Ischemic Diseases 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Vibroacoustic Disease 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Low‐frequency Noise Concerns 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Infrasound Concerns 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Psychological Effects of Sound Exposure 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Annoyance 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Stress 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Sleep Disturbance 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Learning Disabilities 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.1 Cognitive Development\/School Performance 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.2 Office\/Occupational 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Emotional Effects 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Sound Sources Associated with Negative Effects 102\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Transportation Sources 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.1 Roadway Traffic 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2 Aircraft 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixed wing 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRotary wing 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3 Rail 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Industry and Utilities 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1 Power Plants 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2 Wind Farms 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3 Electrical Power Systems 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Personal\/Recreational Sources 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.1 Firearms 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.2 Public performances 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.3 Toys\/personal Listening Devices 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.4 Appliances\/Tools 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Hums 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Acoustic Weapons 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Positive Effects of Sound 126\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Music Psychology 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Sound Therapies 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Natural Sources\/Soundscapes 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Using Sound to Influence People 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Sound Control and Regulation 140\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Sound Control Fundamentals 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1 Absorption 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.2 Transmission Control 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.3 Partial Barriers 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.4 Cancellation 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.5 Control at the Source 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.6 Control in the Path between the Source and Listener 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.7 Control at the Listener 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcoustic Privacy 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Regulations and Guidelines 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.1 Occupational 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.2 Environmental 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNational 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocal 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Current and Future Research 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames P. Cowan\u003c\/b\u003e is a board-certified noise control engineer with more than 30 years of experience in noise control, architectural acoustics, and environmental noise issues. He has consulted to public agencies, architects, engineers, industrial personnel, and attorneys in all areas of noise control; hearing damage and protection criteria; and acoustic design of all types of spaces. Mr. Cowan has lectured on acoustical topics to thousands of professionals, delivering live seminars and webinars, and teaching courses for universities, professional societies, and private organizations across the US for more than 25 years. In addition to several book chapters and many published articles, Mr. Cowan is the author of \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Acoustics Design Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, published by McGraw-Hill in 2000,\u003ci\u003e Architectural Acoustics\u003c\/i\u003e, an interactive educational CD set published by McGraw-Hill in 1999, and \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Environmental Acoustics\u003c\/i\u003e, a reference book in community noise issues published by Van Nostrand Reinhold (subsequently Wiley) in 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990212460773,"sku":"NP9781118895702","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118895702.jpg?v=1761786928","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-effects-of-sound-on-people-isbn-9781118895702","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}