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A selective annotated bibliography for clinical audiology (1989-2009): books
Susan T Ferrer-Vinent1, Ignacio J Ferrer-Vinent
1University of Colorado Denver, 80204, USA. ignacio.ferrer-vinent@ucdenver.edu
American Journal of Audiology
|September 21, 2010
Summary
This bibliography provides a curated list of clinical audiology books published between 1989 and 2009. Audiologists and librarians can use this resource to find essential audiology literature.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Clinical Audiology
- Bibliographic Research
Context:
- This article is the second in a three-part series.
- It focuses on books, following an initial article on reference works.
- A forthcoming article will cover periodicals and online resources.
Purpose:
- To present a selected, annotated, and indexed bibliography of clinical audiology publications.
- To cover literature published from 1989 through 2009.
- To aid professionals in identifying relevant clinical audiology literature.
Summary:
- This publication offers a comprehensive bibliography of clinical audiology books.
- It includes annotations and indexing for user-friendly access.
- The content spans publications from 1989 to 2009.
Impact:
- Facilitates efficient literature searches for audiologists and librarians.
- Supports evidence-based practice by highlighting key publications.
- Enhances access to historical and foundational knowledge in clinical audiology.
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