{"product_id":"principles-of-soundscape-ecology-discovering-our-sonic-world-9780226824291","title":"Principles of Soundscape Ecology: Discovering Our Sonic World","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom a founding figure in the field, the definitive introduction to an exciting new science.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What do the sounds of a chorus of tropical birds and frogs, a clap of thunder, and a cacophony of urban traffic have in common? They are all components of a soundscape, acoustic environments that have been identified by scientists as a combination of the biophony, geophony, and anthrophony, respectively, of all of Earth's sound sources. As sound is a ubiquitous occurrence in nature, it is actively sensed by most animals and is an important way for them to understand how their environment is changing. For humans, environmental sound is a major factor in creating a psychological sense of place, and many forms of sonic expression by people embed knowledge and culture. In this book, soundscape ecology pioneer Bryan C. Pijanowski presents the definitive text for both students and practitioners who are seeking to engage with this thrilling new field. \u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Soundscape Ecology\u003c\/i\u003e clearly outlines soundscape ecology's critical foundations, key concepts, methods, and applications. Fundamentals include concise and valuable descriptions of the physics of sound as well as a thorough elucidation of all sounds that occur on Earth. Pijanowski also presents a rich overview of the ecological, sociocultural, and technical theories that support this new science, illustrating the breadth of this amazingly transdisciplinary field. In methods, he describes the principles of data mining, signal processing, and mixed methods approaches used to study soundscapes in ecological, social, or socio-ecological contexts. The final section focuses on terrestrial, aquatic, urban, and music applications, demonstrating soundscape ecology's utility in nearly all spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBryan C. Pijanowski\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of forestry and natural resources at Purdue University, where he is also director of the Center for Global Soundscapes. He is the executive producer of the interactive IMAX experience film \u003ci\u003eGlobal Soundscapes: Mission to Record the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e and has authored more than 170 articles appearing in outlets such as \u003ci\u003eBioScience\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Landscape Ecology\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Ecological Indicators\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Ecological Informatics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Journal of Applied Ecology\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eScience of the Total Environment. \u003c\/i\u003eHis \"mission to record the Earth\" is to study, using soundscapes, all thirty-two major biomes of the world. At press time, he has four more to go. Pijanowski's work has been featured by CNN, PBS's \u003ci\u003eNOVA\u003c\/i\u003e, NPR's \u003ci\u003eScience Friday\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eScience News\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Weather Channel.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"University of Chicago Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50916033691922,"sku":"9780226824291","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1eca038c-f2ca-416b-9aee-f361ffe43396.jpg?v=1738835181","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/principles-of-soundscape-ecology-discovering-our-sonic-world-9780226824291","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}