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The Effects Of 21st Century Noise On Pe
James P. Cowan
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Description for The Effects Of 21st Century Noise On Pe
Hardback. The Effects of Sound on Peopleprovides a summary of the latest published research on the effects of sound on people, accompanied by thorough explanations of the technical descriptors typically used in these studies, permitting non-technical readers to understand the issues and be able to judge the validity of the results for themselves. Series: Wiley Series in Acoustics Noise and Vibration. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: TTA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
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
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Series
Wiley Series in Acoustics Noise and Vibration
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781118895702
SKU
V9781118895702
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Ref
99-15
About James P. Cowan
James P. Cowan 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 ... Read more
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