A Symphony of Sound: The Science Behind What We Hear

Professor Trevor Cox has just released a new book 'A Symphony of Sound: The Science Behind What We Hear' is aimed at a younger audience than his previously released works. Trevor is a Professor of Acoustic Engineering at the University of Salford and has written a number of highly recommended books on the subjects of acoustics, including Sonic Wonderland - which sees him travel around the world exploring ancient and far-flung sonic wonders. Here's more on his latest release... 

Delve into the captivating origins of sound in this visual feast. Sound fills our lives: we have evolved to communicate with it, we use it to create complex musical patterns of rhythm and pitch, and it evokes powerful emotional responses in us. The mysterious effects of sound on our everyday lives often go unnoticed - this book invites you to uncover those secrets.

A Symphony of Sound explores the science behind how sounds are made. It looks at how different instruments create their own unique sound, it explores the elaborate calls animals produce to communicate in the natural world, and it asks the question - what will the future sound like?

With engaging text by acoustics expert Professor Trevor Cox and vibrant, expressive artwork by Sophie Escavy Lim, this is a fresh take on a fascinating yet often overlooked subject.

His website is here: http://trevorcox.me/

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