The effects of sound on people / James P. Cowan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cowan, James P., author.

Series:

Wiley series in acoustics, noise and vibration.

Wiley Series in Acoustics Noise and Vibration

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hearing.

Sound--Physiological effect.

Sound.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (259 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, [England] : Wiley, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Provides a summary of current research results on the physiological and psychological effects of sound on people * Covers how the operation of the hearing mechanism affects our reactions to sounds * Includes 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 * Covers sounds that affect some but not others, how sounds can be controlled on a practical level, and how and what sounds are regulated * Includes coverage of both positive and negative effects of sound

Contents:

Title Page; Table of Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; About the Author; Series Preface; Preface; 1 Acoustic Parameters; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Sound generation; 1.3 Sound propagation; References; 2 Sound Description; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The Decibel Scale; 2.3 Frequency Weighting Networks; 2.4 Frequency Band Analysis; 2.5 Common Sound Descriptors; References; 3 Sound Perception; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Human Hearing Apparatus and mechanism; 3.3 Alternate Sound Perception Mechanisms; 3.4 Hypersensitivities; 3.5 Low-frequency and Infrasound Perception; References

4 Physiological Effects of Sound Exposure4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Body resonance and Damage Potential; 4.3 Hearing loss; 4.4 Cardiovascular disease; 4.5 Vibroacoustic disease; 4.6 Low-frequency Noise Concerns; 4.7 Infrasound concerns; References; 5 Psychological Effects of Sound Exposure; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Annoyance; 5.3 Stress; 5.4 Sleep disturbance; 5.5 Learning disabilities; 5.6 Emotional effects; References; 6 Sound Sources Associated with Negative Effects; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Transportation sources; 6.3 Industry and utilities; 6.4 Personal/Recreational Sources; 6.5 Hums

6.6 Acoustic weaponsReferences; 7 Positive Effects of Sound; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Music Psychology; 7.3 Sound Therapies; 7.4 Natural Sources/Soundscapes; 7.5 Using sound to Influence People; References; 8 Sound Control and Regulation; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Sound Control Fundamentals; 8.3 Regulations and Guidelines; 8.4 Current and Future Research; References; Glossary; Index; End User License Agreement

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781118895689

1118895681

9781118895672

1118895673

OCLC:

945454122