The Book of Noise

by R. Murray Schafer

The Book of Noise is intended as an introduction to the problems of noise pollution in the modern world. It is written in clear simple language and is therefore suitable for schools or citizens' groups concerned with noise problems in the community. The hazards of noise are presented and solutions are outlined. Contact names and addresses are given for further reading and action.

36 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1968

About the author

Raymond Murray Schafer (1933-2021) was a Canadian composer, writer, music educator, and environmentalist perhaps best known for his World Soundscape Project, concern for acoustic ecology, and his book The Tuning of the World (1977). He was the first recipient of the Jules Léger Prize in 1978.

Reviews

[Olivia]

short and kind of silly but also a work of political ecology if you squint. i liked the illustrations