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.
Author(s): Abdul-Latif Hamdan, Robert Thayer Sataloff, Mary J. Hawkshaw
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 203
City: Cham
Preface
Contents
Contributors
List of Figures
1: Introduction
References
2: A Cultural History of the Larynx and Voice
The Fictitious Stage
The Metaphysical Stage
The Traditional Stage
The Scientific Stage
Suggested Readings
3: Culture, Language and Voice Disorders
The Universality of Voice
Impact of Culture and Language on Voice
Cross-Culture/Language Variations in Auditory-Perceptual Evaluation of Voice and Acoustic Measures
Cross-Culture/Language Variations in Self-Perceived Dysphonia and its Impact on Quality of Life
References
4: Urbanization, Pollution and Voice Disorders
Introduction
Urbanization, Air Pollution and Voice Disorders
Urbanization as a Cause of Air Pollution
Adverse Effects of Air Pollutants on Voice
Noise Pollution and Voice Disorders
Urbanization and Noise Pollution
Noise as a Risk Factor for Voice Disorders
Why Is Noise a Risk Factor for Voice Disorders?
References
5: Impact of Urbanization-Induced Stress and Mental Disorders on Voice
Urbanization, Stress, and Voice Disorders
Urbanization and Stress
Impact of Urban-Stress on Voice
How Can Stress Impact Voice?
Urbanization, Mental Disorders, and Voice
Urbanization and Mental Illnesses
Anxiety, Depression, and Voice Disorders
Schizophrenia and Voice Disorders
References
6: Urbanization, Transition in Diet and Voice
Introduction
Shifts in Macronutrient Intake that Accompany Urbanization
Food Consumption Patterns in Urban Populations
Consumption of Processed and Ready-Made Foods in Urban Areas
Dietary Patterns Associated with Urbanization
The Impact of Urban Transition in Diet on Reflux Disease
Impact of Reflux Disease on Voice in Urban Dwellers
Transition in Diet, Obesity and Voice
References
7: Class Structure, Social Stratification and Voice Disorders
Introduction
Voice, Body Strength and Social Dominance/Prestige
Why Is Voice an Acoustic Cue to Physical Strength and Dominance?
How Can Class-Induced Voice Modulation Lead to Voice Disorders?
References
8: Impact of Religious Practice on Voice
Introduction
Singing in Worship and its Impact on Voice
Singing as an Act of Worship
Spiritual Leaders as Voice Professionals; the Growing Evidence in the Literature
Prevalence of Voice Disorders in Priests, Other Clergy, Pastors, Spiritual Leaders, Teachers, and Choir Singers
Risk Factors of Voice Problems among Priests, Other Clergy and Other Spiritual Leaders
Environment and Work-Related Risk Factors
Health-Related Risk Factors of Voice Problems
Preventive Measures and Therapy
Fasting Traditions across Religions and their Impact on Voice
Fasting in Worship
Prevalence of Voice Disorders during Fasting
Pathophysiology of Dysphonia during Fasting
Dehydration and Voice Problems during Fasting
Fasting-Induced Metabolic Changes
Fasting-Induced Cardio-Respiratory Changes and Voice Disorders
References
9: Digital Health Literacy and the Emerging Role of Technology in Vocal Health
Data Analytics
Demystifying Big Data, Data Science and Data Analytics
Business and Data Analytics
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
ML Models
Deep Learning
Deep Learning Is a Subfield of ML and Not a Field by itself
Application of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Medicine
Impact of AI/ML on Physicians
Impact of Smart Apps and AI/ML on Patients
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and the Use of Smart Apps in Voice Care
Use of Smartphone Apps in Voice Care
Application of AI/ML in Voice Care and Laryngology
Use of Amplifiers in Vocal Heath
Social Distancing, Zoom Meeting and Vocal Health
Conclusion
References
10: Vocal Art
Introduction
The Art of Speaking
The Art of Singing
Singing Is an Art of Balance
Singing as an Art of Balance with Body Posture
Singing as an Art of Balance Between the Laryngeal Muscles
Singing Is an Art of Economy
References
Index
