Volume Control
Hearing in a Deafening World
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Volume Control
Narrated by:
Fred Sanders
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Narrated by:
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Fred Sanders
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Written by:
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David Owen
Our 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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Hearing loss is not discussed as much as you would expect, given how common it is. According to the CDC: “Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition in the US. Almost twice as many people report hearing loss as report diabetes or cancer.” Some consequences of hearing loss are obvious, but other impacts, while profound, are more subtle and are just beginning to be understood.
In “Volume Control”, the author deftly covers all aspects of the topic: how hearing works, the different types of hearing loss, and the history and future of remedies for it. Along the way, the business, legal, and social aspects are discussed. Some of the most interesting parts of the book are the stories of the determined individuals who have worked on innovations to improve the way we understand and handle hearing loss.
The author has an engaging writing style which makes the thorough research behind the book very readable. It provides just the right mix of insightful anecdotes, scientific explanations, and practical advice.
"Volume Control" is an engaging and important read not just for those directly affected by hearing issues but for anyone interested in the intricate interplay between our senses and the environment. It's an enlightening resource for healthcare professionals, educators, policymakers, and, well, anyone with ears, really.
Highly recommended!
An engaging exploration of all aspects of hearing
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