Sonic Rebellions: Sound and Social Justice

Sonic Rebellions is an edited collection that explores the relationship between sound and social justice, with particular attention to sonic methodologies not necessarily conceptualized or practiced in traditional understandings of activism. It includes chapters on the use of soundscapes, rap, theatre, social media, protest, and song to address contemporary socio-political issues such as gentrification, neoliberalism, criminalization, democracy, and migrant rights. The book encourages readers to become Sonic Rebels themselves by developing their own practices and reflections to continue the conversation about how sound can change the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Sonic Rebellions is a groundbreaking collection that delves into the contemporary uses of sound in the realms of politics, philosophy, and protest. By exploring the intricate relationship between sound and social justice, the book offers a fresh perspective on activism, challenging traditional conceptualizations and practices. Written by a diverse group of artists, academics, and activists, many of whom have firsthand experiences as practitioners, the collection features never-before-published doctoral and community projects, as well as innovative audio-based interpretations of social issues.

Chapters in the book cover a wide range of applications of sound, including soundscapes, rap, theatre, social media, protest, and song, in relation to contemporary socio-political concerns such as gentrification, neoliberalism, criminalization, democracy, and migrant rights. Through these diverse perspectives, Sonic Rebellions encourages readers to become Sonic Rebels themselves, fostering their own practices and reflections to contribute to the ongoing conversation about the role of sound in shaping our sociopolitical lives.

This essential resource is tailored for a wide audience, including undergraduates and postgraduates from various social sciences and humanities disciplines, scholars and instructors of sound studies and sound production, as well as activists, artists, and community organizers. By offering a comprehensive exploration of sound's power and potential, Sonic Rebellions empowers readers to harness the transformative power of sound in their own endeavors to create positive change in the world.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032420622