Description: Written by two educators and a practicing acoustical consultant, this reader-friendly book/reference covers "all" the important issues of architectural acoustics in a single volume -- "AND" features a dual-level presentation that meets the needs of both those seeking depth and rigor, and those requiring a broad, practical perspective. Synthesizing acoustical theory with its practical applications, it provides exhaustive "narrative" coverage of the subject (including advanced optional content and extensive mathematical appendixes) and extensive "high-quality stand-alone illustrations" -- for those who need to grasp concepts quickly without wading through long descriptions of complex acoustical phenomena. Explains complex acoustical phenomena and their practical details" with relative ease. Provides over 500 stand-alone illustrations" -- that, together with a cursory reading of the text, enable readers to grasp concepts quickly -- "without" wading through long descriptions of complex acoustical phenomena. Contains a comprehensive list of important formulas" in architectural acoustics.

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