An understanding of genetics enhances both auditory research and the clinical management of individuals with hearing impairment, which is genetic in more than half of the cases, are becoming available as a result of advances in gentics research. In this volume the authors present the fundamental principles and methodology of genetics, the application of these research methods to hereditary hearing impairment, and the identity and function of genes associated with auditory disorders. As a comprehensive review of the genetics of hearing, this book will be of interest to a wide audience, including auditory scientists, clinical audiologists, otolaryngologists, and genetic counselors.