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Volume Control: Hearing in a Deafening World
by David Owen
Volume Control is a fascinating and terrifying summary of how hearing works and of the many ways that hearing loss can occur.
I had a fundamental understanding of how ears worked from my high school biology class. But after reading this book, I have a newfound appreciation for hearing.
The author, David Owens does a marvelous job explaining the physics and biology of hearing in the early chapters. He then talks about the many ways that hearing can be affected through our environment and how these manifest into other issues of our health. Finally, he explains the technology and medical procedures used to reduce hearing loss and provides a glimmer of hope for the future in regards to rebuilding hearing.
Much of the book talks about the various research and science behind concepts. But these are interspersed with personal stories that the author discovered during his research. Owen does a great job at weaving the two together so that the reader understands the full impact of the science.
Volume Control also brings up topics about the Deaf community, whether or not being deaf is really a handicap, and stigmas about hearing loss that I had never thought about. It has opened my eyes (and ears) to issues that I hadn't given a thought about before. I am grateful however, of being more aware and will continue to educate myself in the future.
Volume Control has definitely empowered me to take a more active approach in protecting my hearing. It has also given me a deep admiration and appreciation for hearing. I definitely would recommend to anyone not only to educate oneself, but also because it was a genuinely interesting and well-written. Do not take your hearing for granted!
I had a fundamental understanding of how ears worked from my high school biology class. But after reading this book, I have a newfound appreciation for hearing.
The author, David Owens does a marvelous job explaining the physics and biology of hearing in the early chapters. He then talks about the many ways that hearing can be affected through our environment and how these manifest into other issues of our health. Finally, he explains the technology and medical procedures used to reduce hearing loss and provides a glimmer of hope for the future in regards to rebuilding hearing.
Much of the book talks about the various research and science behind concepts. But these are interspersed with personal stories that the author discovered during his research. Owen does a great job at weaving the two together so that the reader understands the full impact of the science.
Volume Control also brings up topics about the Deaf community, whether or not being deaf is really a handicap, and stigmas about hearing loss that I had never thought about. It has opened my eyes (and ears) to issues that I hadn't given a thought about before. I am grateful however, of being more aware and will continue to educate myself in the future.
Volume Control has definitely empowered me to take a more active approach in protecting my hearing. It has also given me a deep admiration and appreciation for hearing. I definitely would recommend to anyone not only to educate oneself, but also because it was a genuinely interesting and well-written. Do not take your hearing for granted!