EAN: 9780525534235

VOLUME CONTROL - DAVID OWEN KARTONIERT (TB)

The surprising science of hearing and the remarkable technologies that can help us hear
betterOur sense of hearing makes it easy to connect with the world and the people around us.
The human system for processing sound is a biological marvel  an intricate assembly of delicate
membranes  bones  receptor cells  and neurons. Yet many people take their ears for granted 
abusing them with loud restaurants  rock concerts  and Q-tips. And then  eventually  most of us
start to go deaf.Millions of Americans suffer from hearing loss. Faced with the cost and stigma
of hearing aids  the natural human tendency is to do nothing and hope for the best  usually
while pretending that nothing is wrong. In Volume Control  David Owen argues this inaction
comes with a huge social cost. He demystifies the science of hearing while encouraging readers
to get the treatment they need for hearing loss and protect the hearing they still have.Hearing
aids are rapidly improving and becoming more versatile. Inexpensive high-tech substitutes are
increasingly available  making it possible for more of us to boost our weakening ears without
bankrupting ourselves. Relatively soon  physicians may be able to reverse losses that have
always been considered irreversible. Even the insistent buzz of tinnitus may soon yield to
relatively simple treatments and techniques. With wit and clarity  Owen explores the incredible
possibilities of technologically assisted hearing. And he proves that ears  whether they're
working or not  are endlessly interesting.

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