The Evolution of Hearing: A Crucial Aspect of Human Development

Hearing is a vital sense that has played a significant role in the evolution of language and the development of human societies. In fact, it is the only major sense whose evolution can be traced back to vertebrates, specifically sarcopterygians.

Uncovering the Mysteries of Auditory Development

This book delves into the fascinating world of auditory development, an area that has remained largely unexplored in contemporary theories of neurosensory brain evolution, including the telencephalon. It explores how sensory epithelia from the basilar papilla evolved in the ear and connected dedicated cochlear neurons to neuronal centers in the brain, allowing us to convert sound modulations into reliably decoded messages.

The importance of hearing cannot be overstated, especially when considering the alarming fact that the loss of hearing with age is expected to affect a staggering 2.6 billion people by 2050. This book provides a comprehensive review of hearing loss, covering the molecular level to the behavioral level, and offers valuable suggestions on how to manage this common condition.

Book Details

Published by CRC Press, this first edition book is set to release on December 1, 2023, and is available in English. With an ISBN-10 of 1138497177 and an ISBN-13 of 978-1138497177, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the evolution of hearing and its significance in human development.