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.

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