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Discord: The Story of Noise (2012)

Goldsmith, Mike (Author)

Oxford University Press

ISBN: 9780199600687

Publication Date: 2012
Physical Details: xiv + 317 pp.; ill.; bibl.; index
Language: English

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A unique look at noise and its positive and negative effects throughout human history Explains the mechanisms behind hearing and how 'noise' and sound are processed by the brain Provides an insight into the causes and solutions to noise problems - a particularly relevant and topical health concern in the modern world Offers a new perspective on our own history - looking at noise in terms of the environment, telecommunications and engineering, and evolution Explains the technical background to noise, its nature, its causes, and effects Uses everday examples to demonstrate the key point

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Review Schwartz, Hillel (2013) Review of "Discord: The Story of Noise". Technology and Culture (pp. 656-657). unapi

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