Traits of Civilization and Voice Disorders

This book reviews the interface between the traits of civilization and voice. It addresses concepts such as where the human voice stands in society and what the impact of civilization is on voice as a means of communication across diverse cultures, social hierarchies, and religious practices.Understanding voice disorders in the context of civilization traits and changes, and analyzing the impact of those traits is invaluable for otolaryngologists, speech language pathologists, voice teachers and others engaged in the diagnosis, treatment and/or training of patients with dysphonia. The book highlights cross-cultural variations in voice acoustics and self-perceived dysphonia, and the impact of religious observance on voice. This information is crucial in differentiating the normal voice from the abnormal, given differences associated with various civilizations and cultures.Traits of Civilization and Voice Disorders provides a far-reaching perspective on the interface between the human voice and its surroundings; as a result, this book is situated as an invaluable resource for otolaryngologists, speech language pathologists, and voice teachers in the diagnosis, treatment and training of patients with voice disorders.

Abdul-Latif Hamdan, MD, EMBA, MPH, FACSProfessor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck SurgeryAmerican University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC)Adjunct Professor, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck SurgeryDrexel University College of MedicinePhiladelphia, PA 19107Robert Thayer Sataloff, MD, DMA, FACSProfessor and Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck SurgerySenior Associate Dean for Clinical Academic SpecialtiesDrexel University College of MedicineDirector, Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences ResearchLankenau Institute for Medical Research219 N. Broad Street, 10th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19107Mary J. Hawkshaw, BSN, RN, CORLN, FCPPResearch Professor, and Vice Chair for Academic InitiativesDepartment of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck SurgeryDrexel University College of MedicineAssociate Director, Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences ResearchLankenau Institute for Medical Research219 N. Broad Street, 10th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19107