The Auditory Cortex is a comprehensive textbook that explores the latest findings on the auditory forebrain and its role in hearing, sound localization, communication, as well as emotional behavior and cognition. It provides a detailed analysis of the organization and function of the auditory forebrain, including the auditory cortex and the medial geniculate body in the thalamus. This book integrates the functions of the auditory thalamus and cortex into a coherent whole, ensuring that all essential aspects are covered. The first volume focuses on fundamental auditory neuroscience and serves as a complement to the second volume, which takes a practical and clinical approach.