{"product_id":"soundscape-and-the-built-environment-jian-kang-9781482226317","title":"Soundscape and the Built Environment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoundscape Basics and Practical Implications\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoundscape research represents a paradigm shift, as it involves human and social sciences and physical measurements to account for the diversity of soundscapes across countries and cultures. Moreover, it treats environmental sounds as a resource rather than a waste.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoundscape and the Built Environment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is the first book to systematically discuss soundscape in the built environment. It begins with a presentation of theory and basic background, answering questions such as: what is soundscape, how is it important, and how does it affect people in terms of their health and perception on the acoustic environment. The book then sets out tools for implementing a soundscape approach, with measurement techniques, mapping, and good soundscape practices. It also delivers a series of examples of the application of the soundscape approach in planning, design, and assessment.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses soundscape and environmental noise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores cultural variations and the way they influence soundscape\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces binaural measurement technology and psychoacoustics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the physical, psychological, and physiological restorative mechanism of high-quality acoustic environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents soundscape mapping based on human perception of sound sources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes real-world examples and case studies highlighting the key issues in soundscape intervention\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoundscape and the Built Environment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is written by a group of leading international figures and derives from a four-year EU COST project on Soundscapes of European Cities and Landscapes. It presents a consensus on the current state of the art and is not merely a collection of different views. It is written for acoustic consultants, urban planners, designers and policy makers, as well as for graduate students and researchers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jian Kang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1482226316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781482226317\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/15\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 310\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.30w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2016","brand":"Jian Kang","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44065978614015,"sku":"9781482226317","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3cdd0072-8cec-4b5a-b1e7-e37142013967.jpg?v=1685404635","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/soundscape-and-the-built-environment-jian-kang-9781482226317","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}