[ Order This Book ] More Info: Summary Table of Contents Architectural Acoustics : Principles and Design Author: Mehta, Madan / Johnson, James Et Al. Cover: Hard cover List Price: $77.00 Published by Prentice Hall Date Published: 12/1998 ISBN: 0137937954 Summary 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, stogether 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. For use by architects, interior designers and acoustical consultants.