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The Audible Past: Cultural Origins Of Sound Reproduction,New
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The Audible Past Explores The Cultural Origins Of Sound Reproduction. It Describes A Distinctive Sound Culture That Gave Birth To The Sound Recording And The Transmission Devices So Ubiquitous In Modern Life. With An Ear For The Unexpected, Scholar And Musician Jonathan Sterne Uses The Technological And Cultural Precursors Of Telephony, Phonography, And Radio As An Entry Point Into A History Of Sound In Its Own Right. Sterne Studies The Constantly Shifting Boundary Between Phenomena Organized As 'Sound' And 'Not Sound.' In The Audible Past, This History Crisscrosses The Liminal Regions Between Bodies And Machines, Originals And Copies, Nature And Culture, And Life And Death.Blending Cultural Studies And The History Of Communication Technology, Sterne Follows Modern Sound Technologies Back Through A Historical Labyrinth. Along The Way, He Encounters Capitalists And Inventors, Musicians And Philosophers, Embalmers And Grave Robbers, Doctors And Patients, Deaf Children And Their Teachers, Professionals And Hobbyists, Folklorists And Tribal Singers. The Audible Past Tracks The Connections Between The History Of Sound And The Defining Features Of Modernity: From Developments In Medicine, Physics, And Philosophy To The Tumultuous Shifts Of Industrial Capitalism, Colonialism, Urbanization, Modern Technology, And The Rise Of A New Middle Class.A Provocative History Of Sound, The Audible Past Challenges Theoretical Commonplaces Such As The Philosophical Privilege Of The Speaking Subject, The Visual Bias In Theories Of Modernity, And Static Descriptions Of Nature. It Will Interest Those In Cultural Studies, Media And Communication Studies, The New Musicology, And The History Of Technology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Audible Past'? A: 'The Audible Past' explores the cultural origins of sound reproduction, examining the history of sound and its intersection with technology and culture.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Audible Past'? A: The author of 'The Audible Past' is Jonathan Sterne, a scholar and musician known for his work in cultural studies and communication technology.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics including the history of telephony, phonography, radio, and the cultural implications of sound technologies throughout history.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Audible Past' have? A: 'The Audible Past' contains 472 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Audible Past' published? A: 'The Audible Past' was published on March 13, 2003.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'The Audible Past'? A: Yes, the book is categorized as the 47701st edition.
- Q: What audience might be interested in reading 'The Audible Past'? A: The book is likely to interest those in cultural studies, media and communication studies, new musicology, and the history of technology.
- Q: What are some themes explored in 'The Audible Past'? A: Themes include the relationship between sound and modernity, the evolution of sound technologies, and the historical context of sound reproduction.
- Q: Does 'The Audible Past' include illustrations or images? A: The book description does not specify any illustrations or images; it primarily focuses on textual content.