Arthur N. Popper Knihy

"Evolution of the Vertebrate Auditory System" explores the diverse sensory structures for hearing across fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. It examines the evolutionary history and specialization of sensory hair cells, detailing adaptations for land existence and sound analysis. Ideal for biologists and clinicians alike.

The Springer Handbook of Auditory Research presents a series of com prehensive and synthetic reviews of the fundamental topics in modern auditory research. It is aimed at all individuals with interests in hearing research including advanced graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and clinical investigators. The volumes will introduce new investigators to important aspects of hearing science and will help established inves tigators to better understand the fundamental theories and data in fields of hearing that they may not normally follow closely. Each volume is intended to present a particular topic comprehensively, and each chapter will serve as a synthetic overview and guide to the literature. As such, the chapters present neither exhaustive data reviews nor original research that has not yet appeared in peer-reviewed journals. The series focusses on topics that have developed a solid data and con ceptual foundation rather than on those for which a literature is only beginning to develop. New research areas will be covered on a timely basis in the series as they begin to mature.

"Vertebrate Hair Cells" offers an in-depth exploration of mechanosensory receptor cells in the inner ear, covering development, transduction, and synaptic transmission through various experimental approaches. Aimed at advanced students and researchers, it distinguishes itself by focusing on experimental findings and their implications for future studies.

The Springer Handbook of Auditory Research offers comprehensive reviews on key topics in auditory research, catering to students, postdocs, and clinical investigators. Each volume serves as an overview and guide, focusing on well-established areas and emerging fields in hearing science, with contributions from experts.