Foundations of Speech and Hearing: Anatomy and Physiology

Foundations of Speech and Hearing: Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd Edition, published by Plural Publishing, Inc., introduces entry-level university students to the physical mechanisms underlying human communication. Co-authored by Jeannette D. Hoit, Gary Weismer, and Brad Story, the textbook equips undergraduate learners in communication sciences and disorders curricula with basic anatomical principles.

The narrative arranges material into clear thematic arcs, beginning with basic anatomical principles before focusing on four primary speech subsystems: the respiratory system, laryngeal system, velopharyngeal-nasal system, and pharyngeal-oral system. Subsequent chapters link these structures to swallowing physiology, the auditory system, and supporting neural structures, offering a full overview of speech and hearing mechanisms.

Derived from Preclinical Speech Science: Anatomy, Physiology, Acoustics, and Perception, Third Edition, this 348-page print text includes more than 25 videos that demonstrate key physical concepts. The volume provides targeted support for introductory academic programs in speech-language pathology and audiology.