The power of tranquility in a very noisy world /
Krause, Bernie, 1938-
The power of tranquility in a very noisy world / Bernie Krause. - First edition. - 146 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Sound vs. noise : clarity, at last -- Physically harmful sounds : controlling the effects -- The amazing noise reduction diet -- Sound at the edge of the forest -- Healing comes in waves -- The future belongs to those who can hear it coming -- Epilogue of "sons disparus" (disappeared sounds) and those returning for one last plea to flourish -- Supplemental summary : to-do list.
"At a time when noise and chaos compete for every moment of our attention, noted author, musician, and naturalist, Dr. Bernie Krause, introduces us to methods for turning down the clatter in our lives, restoring a sense of contentment, and reclaiming the calm."--Book flap. You have decluttered your personal space, now it is time to tidy up your soundscape. Incoherent dissonance impacts our health more than we may realize. Krause introduces us to methods for turning down the clatter in our lives, restoring a sense of contentment, and reclaiming the calm. Krause shares ways for you to fine-tune your surroundings, improve your sense of wellness, reduce anxiety, and restore a sense of inner peace and productivity to your own acoustic space. -- adapted from jacket
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Noise--Psychological aspects.
Sound--Psychological aspects.
Sound--Therapeutic use.
Noise control.
Noise pollution--Psychological aspects.
Sound.
Hearing.
Nature sounds.
Acoustic phenomena in nature.
Human beings--Effect of noise on.
The power of tranquility in a very noisy world / Bernie Krause. - First edition. - 146 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Sound vs. noise : clarity, at last -- Physically harmful sounds : controlling the effects -- The amazing noise reduction diet -- Sound at the edge of the forest -- Healing comes in waves -- The future belongs to those who can hear it coming -- Epilogue of "sons disparus" (disappeared sounds) and those returning for one last plea to flourish -- Supplemental summary : to-do list.
"At a time when noise and chaos compete for every moment of our attention, noted author, musician, and naturalist, Dr. Bernie Krause, introduces us to methods for turning down the clatter in our lives, restoring a sense of contentment, and reclaiming the calm."--Book flap. You have decluttered your personal space, now it is time to tidy up your soundscape. Incoherent dissonance impacts our health more than we may realize. Krause introduces us to methods for turning down the clatter in our lives, restoring a sense of contentment, and reclaiming the calm. Krause shares ways for you to fine-tune your surroundings, improve your sense of wellness, reduce anxiety, and restore a sense of inner peace and productivity to your own acoustic space. -- adapted from jacket
9780316421065 0316421065
2021940976
Noise--Psychological aspects.
Sound--Psychological aspects.
Sound--Therapeutic use.
Noise control.
Noise pollution--Psychological aspects.
Sound.
Hearing.
Nature sounds.
Acoustic phenomena in nature.
Human beings--Effect of noise on.