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How the World Listens: The Human Relationship with Sound across the World

How the World Listens: The Human Relationship with Sound across the World

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The book explores the nature of sound in our everyday lives, highlighting ways we can use our relationship with sound to improve our quality of life. It gives a unique perspective on the consistencies and differences between human experiences and expressions across the world, revealing many lesser-known insights into music and sound professional practices. The book uses a distinctive mix of approaches, including interviews with over 50 contributors from over 30 countries, plus reflective writing on a series of soundwalks. It is a highly interdisciplinary approach, using linguistics alongside sound studies. The book is part of our growing Sound Design series.

Format: Hardback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Exploring the multifaceted nature of sound in our daily lives, this captivating book delves into various ways in which we can harness the power of sound to enhance our well-being and quality of life. With a unique perspective, it sheds light on the consistent and diverse expressions of human experiences across different cultures worldwide. It unveils numerous lesser-known insights into the world of music and sound professional practices, offering valuable knowledge to both enthusiasts and professionals alike.

The book employs a distinctive blend of approaches, including in-depth interviews with over 50 contributors from over 30 countries, along with reflective writing on a series of soundwalks. This rich tapestry of perspectives and experiences provides a holistic understanding of the subject matter.

At its core, the book combines theoretical discussions with practical reflections from interviews with experts in the field of linguistics and sound studies. This highly interdisciplinary approach fosters a deep exploration of the relationship between sound and language, culture, and the human psyche.

As part of our expanding Sound Design series, this book offers a valuable contribution to the growing body of knowledge on sound and its impact on our lives. Whether you are a music lover, a sound engineer, or simply someone interested in the power of sound, this book will captivate and inspire you with its insightful perspectives and practical insights.

Weight: 612g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032014531

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