Sonic geographies: Exploring phonographic methods

Gallagher, M. and Prior, J. (2014) Sonic geographies: Exploring phonographic methods. Progress in Human Geography, 38(2), pp. 267-284. (doi: 10.1177/0309132513481014)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0309132513481014

Abstract

Research into the geographies of sound and music has developed over the last 20 years, yet such work largely remains reliant on conventional verbal-textual methods of data collection and dissemination. In this paper, we conduct a review of current approaches to sonic research, demonstrating that the erasure of audio media within geography silences a rich seam of empirical data. As a result, we propose that phonographic methods – including listening, audio recording and playback – need to be developed further. We consider a range of epistemological implications of phonographic methods, and possible future directions for their development in human geography.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Gallagher, Dr Michael
Authors: Gallagher, M., and Prior, J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
Journal Name:Progress in Human Geography
Publisher:SAGE Publications
ISSN:0309-1325
ISSN (Online):1477-0288

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