The acoustic city /
The acoustic city /
Matthew Gandy, BJ Nilsen (eds.).
- 217 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm + 1 CD
Includes bibliographical references.
How does sound shape urban life? What do soundscapes reveal about the experience of modernity? This innovative essay collection explores a series of critical themes including the diversity of urban soundscapes; acoustic flanerie and different ways of listening to the city; the emergence of specific associations between place, music, and sound; and the acoustic ecology of architecture, landscape and urban design. A CD is included featuring contributions from many artists.
Specialized.
9783868592719 (pbk.) : £28.00
Cities and towns.
Sound.
Society.
Society.
307.7'6
Includes bibliographical references.
How does sound shape urban life? What do soundscapes reveal about the experience of modernity? This innovative essay collection explores a series of critical themes including the diversity of urban soundscapes; acoustic flanerie and different ways of listening to the city; the emergence of specific associations between place, music, and sound; and the acoustic ecology of architecture, landscape and urban design. A CD is included featuring contributions from many artists.
Specialized.
9783868592719 (pbk.) : £28.00
Cities and towns.
Sound.
Society.
Society.
307.7'6