The Soundscape

The Soundscape
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The soundscape--a term coined by the author--is our sonic environment, the ever-present array of noises with which we all live. Beginning with the primordial sounds of nature, we have experienced an ever-increasing complexity of our sonic surroundings. As civilization develops, new noises rise up around us: from the creaking wheel, the clang of the blacksmithâ€™s hammer, and the distant chugging of steam trains to the â€œsound imperialismâ€ of airports, city streets, and factories. The author contends that we now suffer from an overabundance of acoustic information and a proportionate diminishing of our ability to hear the nuances and subtleties of sound. Our task, he maintains, is to listen, analyze, and make distinctions.

As a society we have become more aware of the toxic wastes that can enter our bodies through the air we breathe and the water we drink. In fact, the pollution of our sonic environment is no less real. Schafer emphasizes the importance of discerning the sounds that enrich and feed us and using them to create healthier environments. To this end, he explains how to classify sounds, appreciating their beauty or ugliness, and provides exercises and â€œsoundwalksâ€ to help us become more discriminating and sensitive to the sounds around us. This book is a pioneering exploration of our acoustic environment, past and present, and an attempt to imagine what it might become in the future.
Country USA
Brand Destiny Books
Manufacturer Destiny Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780892814558
ReleaseDate 1993-10-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780892814558

Country	USA
Brand	Destiny Books
Manufacturer	Destiny Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780892814558
ReleaseDate	1993-10-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780892814558

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