| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 277 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Intro; Table of Contents; Introduction; Theoretical Applications; 1. Voice Disorder and Voice Ergonomics; 2. Speaking Environment-Background and Activity Noise and Room Acoustics; 3. Indoor Climate; 4. Working Postures; 5. Working Practices; 6. Stress; 7. Sound Amplifiers Supporting Speech Communication; 8. Findings from Voice Ergonomic Assessment Performed in Classrooms; 9. Voice Ergonomics for Children; Practical Applications; 10. Introduction; 11. Noise and Room Acoustics; 12. Indoor Climate; 13. Working Postures; 14. Working Practices; 15. Stress; 16. Sound Amplifier |
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17. Practical Guidelines How to Take Care of Your Voice18. Children's Voice Ergonomics; Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; Contributors |
| Summary |
A well-functioning voice is part of the professional skills needed in many occupations. Although voice is an important communication tool, it is more than that: it is something which reflects human identity. The need for speech and voice is growing in spite of increasing technology applications; even instruments and technical equipment are guided by voice. The number of people having voice problems is increasing, which implies that voice does not always function according to the speakers' needs. Voice ergonomics has been developed for improving voice health and care. This book offers backgroun. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Voice -- Care and hygiene.
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Voice -- Care and hygiene. |
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Voice culture.
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Voice culture. |
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Voice -- Physiological aspects.
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Voice -- Physiological aspects. |
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Speech -- Physiological aspects.
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Voice. |
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MEDICAL -- Physiology. |
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Speech -- Physiological aspects. |
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Human Anatomy & Physiology. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Subject |
Voice. |
| Added Author |
Sala, Eeva, editor.
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Rantala, Leena, editor.
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| ISBN |
9781527528475 (electronic book) |
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1527528472 (electronic book) |
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