Dr Emma Holmes – ‘How We Hear: An Introduction to Auditory Perception’

This comprehensive introduction to auditory perception delivers a clear, engaging journey into the science of hearing – balancing fundamental concepts with interactive features that make complex ideas accessible to both newcomers and learners. Packed with integrated audio clips, audio-visual activities, and modern research insights, Dr Emma Holmes guides readers through the basic components of sound and the human auditory system, explores how we perceive speech and spatial sound, and examines how hearing loss is measured and understood.

Described by instructors as “an indispensable foundation for anyone studying auditory cognition”, this volume goes beyond typical textbook information with its novel emphasis on real-world perception challenges – such as understanding speech in noisy environments and the interplay between hearing and vision. Detailing central auditory processes across accessible chapters and supported by interactive content, it stands out as both a teaching resource and a kick-starter for further study in psychology, neuroscience, and communication sciences.

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