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The Soundscape of Modernity: Architectural Acoustics and the Culture of Listening in America, 19001933,Used
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In this history of aural culture in earlytwentiethcentury America, Emily Thompsoncharts dramatic transformations in what people heard and how they listened. What they heard was anew kind of sound that was the product of modern technology. They listened as newly criticalconsumers of aural commodities. By examining the technologies that produced this sound, as well asthe culture that enthusiastically consumed it, Thompson recovers a lost dimension of the Machine Ageand deepens our understanding of the experience of change that characterized the era.Reverberationequations, sound meters, microphones, and acoustical tiles were deployed in places as varied asBoston's Symphony Hall, New York's office skyscrapers, and the soundstages of Hollywood. The controlprovided by these technologies, however, was applied in ways that denied the particularity of place,and the diverse spaces of modern America began to sound alike as a universal new sound predominated.Although this soundclear, direct, efficient, and nonreverberanthad little to say about thephysical spaces in which it was produced, it speaks volumes about the culture that created it. Bylistening to it, Thompson constructs a compelling new account of the experience of modernity inAmerica.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Soundscape of Modernity'? A: The book explores the history of aural culture in early-twentieth-century America, focusing on how modern technology transformed what people heard and how they listened.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Soundscape of Modernity'? A: The author of this book is Emily Ann Thompson.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: The book covers the period from 1900 to 1933.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Soundscape of Modernity' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 500 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides a detailed historical analysis of architectural acoustics and is suitable for academic study in fields such as music, history, and cultural studies.
- Q: What are some key technologies discussed in the book? A: Key technologies discussed include reverberation equations, sound meters, microphones, and acoustical tiles.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or diagrams? A: While the primary focus is on the text, the book may include illustrations or diagrams to support the discussions of acoustical technologies.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still fully functional.
- Q: Is 'The Soundscape of Modernity' a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition, published on April 7, 2002.