Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Hearing" to "Helmond" Volume 13, Slice 2

"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Hearing' to 'Helmond'" by Various is a segment of a detailed early 20th-century reference work that offers insights into an array of subjects from arts and sciences to literature and geography. This section begins with a technical yet clear explanation of how hearing works, moving step-by-step through the ear's parts and how they transmit sound. The encyclopedia meticulously explains sound perception, describing what happens inside us when we hear different pitches and volumes. By exploring the human auditory system, this slice of the encyclopedia starts with a science-based approach to knowledge, preparing readers for the extensive coverage of topics that follows.