About the book
This book explores the connections between sound and memory across all electronic media, with a particular focus on radio. Street explores our capacity to remember through sound and how we can help ourselves preserve a sense of self through the continuity of memory. In so doing, he analyzes how the brain is triggered by the memory of programs, songs, and individual sounds. He then examines the growing importance of sound archives, community radio and current research using GPS technology for the history of place, as well as the potential for developing strategies to aid Alzheimer's and dementia patients through audio memory.
Editions of The Memory of Sound
- EBook
- ISBN 9781134684762
- PDF
- ISBN 9781134684694
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This book explores the connections between sound and memory across all electronic media, with a particular focus on radio. Street explores our capacity to remember through sound and how we can help ourselves preserve a sense of self through the continuity of memory. In so doing, he analyzes how the brain is triggered by the memory of programs, songs, and individual sounds. He then examines the growing importance of sound archives, community radio and current research using GPS technology for the history of place, as well as the potential for developing strategies to aid Alzheimer's and dementia patients through audio memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Memory of Sound about?
This book explores the connections between sound and memory across all electronic media, with a particular focus on radio. Street explores our capacity to remember through sound and how we can help ourselves preserve a sense of self through the continuity of memory. In so doing, he analyzes how the brain is triggered by the memory of programs, songs, and individual sounds. He then examines the growing importance of sound archives, community radio and current research using GPS technology for the history of place, as well as the potential for developing strategies to aid Alzheimer's and dementia patients through audio memory.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Memory of Sound?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Cultural and media studies > Media studies
Where can I read a sample of The Memory of Sound?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781134684762
Is The Memory of Sound part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Research in Cultural and Media Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Memory of Sound?
Seán Street
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Memory of Sound is available as ebook(ISBN 9781134684762) and pdf(ISBN 9781134684694)