For those interested in reading the full work, you can find it at retailers like Barnes & Noble or Bookshop.org . The Soundscape: Our Environment and the Tuning of the World
Schafer argues that modern society has become aurally "sludged" due to an overabundance of noise, leading to a diminished ability to hear nuances. He introduces several key terms to analyze our sonic environment: The Soundscape: Our Sonic Environment and the T...
“Really eye-opening, a new conceptual perspective on sound and modernity.” Goodreads However, some critics point to certain flaws: For those interested in reading the full work,
Like landmarks, these are unique community sounds that possess qualities making them specially regarded by the people in that area (e.g., a specific church bell or town signal). The Soundscape: Our Sonic Environment and the T...