Acoustic territories
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Moving around the city, we often rely on our vision, ignoring the colossal variety of everyday noises that constantly pursue us. By suggesting to trust our hearing, American cultural theorist Brandon LaBelle shows how our experience and surrounding reality depend on the soundscape. In his proposed logic of 'acoustic territories,' sound becomes not just a background of everyday life, but an organizing force capable of shaping new outlines of social, political, and cultural activities. Drawing on poetic metaphor, LaBelle explores different levels of urban life, literally moving from bottom to top - from the rumble of the subway to radio waves in the sky. As a result, we are presented with one of the most vivid books that combines social anthropology, urban studies, philosophy, and art theory, helping us understand the role sound plays in shaping the private and public spheres of our existence.
Author:
Author:Labelle Brandon
Cover:
Cover:Hardcover with flaps
Category:
- Category:Medical Books
- Category:Science & Math
Dimensions:
Dimensions:21.5x14x2 cm
Series:
Series:History of Sound
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-4448-1978-4
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