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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2020): Soundscapes, Sonic Cultures, and American Studies

In Praise of Discord: Beyond Harmony in Historical Acoustemology

Submitted
October 18, 2020
Published
2020-06-30

Abstract

This piece explores writing on historical acoustemology.  It charts the emergence of the field, identifies its strengths and weaknesses,  and calls for greater critical engagement amongst its practitioners.

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