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Noise

- A Human History of Sound and Listening

About Noise

Prehistoric drummers used natural acoustics to recreate natural sound. In classical Europe, orators turned the human voice into a lyrical instrument. In Buddhist temples, the icons' ears were exaggerated to represent their spiritual power. This book explores the role of sound, noise and listening in 100,000 years of human history.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781781250907
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 400
  • Published:
  • February 12, 2014
  • Edition:
  • Dimensions:
  • 130x198x26 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 276 g.
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Expected delivery: December 1, 2024

Description of Noise

Prehistoric drummers used natural acoustics to recreate natural sound. In classical Europe, orators turned the human voice into a lyrical instrument. In Buddhist temples, the icons' ears were exaggerated to represent their spiritual power. This book explores the role of sound, noise and listening in 100,000 years of human history.

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