Sound affects : how sound shapes our lives, our wellbeing and our planet
Treasure, Julian2025
Book
Every day, the sounds around us affect every aspect of our human experience, and thus fundamentally alter our quality of life, for better or worse. It is only recently that scientists have realised that sounds connect us to the world in ways that are every bit as vivid and evocative as visual landscapes. Hearing is the first sense we develop, and as our primary warning sense it is hardwired into our brains. And yet, in an increasingly noisy and distracted world, most people pay scant attention to the sounds around them, causing them to lose contact with the essential skill of listening. Sound Affects is about rediscovering the wonder of sound, and understanding how powerfully it affects us, whether we are paying attention or not. It is also a manual for taking back responsibility for the sounds we consume and the sounds we make, so we can enhance our own happiness, effectiveness and well-being.
Main title:
Sound affects : how sound shapes our lives, our wellbeing and our planet / Julian Treasure.
Author:
Treasure, Julian, author
Imprint:
London : Quercus, 2025.©2025
Collation:
342 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781529428810 (paperback)
Dewey class:
534
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
481463