Items related to The third ear: On listening to the world
Synopsis
English (translation)Original German
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German
From Library Journal
This remarkable book argues that the rise of materialistic, patriarchal western civilization has been accompanied by the elevation of the eye over the ear as the preferred sensory organ, with profoundly negative results for humankind. To support this thesis, the author--a theoretical physicist, jazz scholar, and world traveler--takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the realms of comparative anthropology, mythology, acoustics, biology, psychology, and dozens of related fields. Berendt draws sweeping yet believable analogies; almost every chapter contains revelations and unusual perceptions that give great pleasure. At times, however, his missionary zeal leads him to overstate a point, and much of the material is repetitive. These shortcomings can be overlooked, given the fundamental truth of the message. Extensive notes and a valuable bibliography accompany this fluent, engaging translation from the German edition published in 1985. Highly recommended.
- Larry Lipkis, Moravian Coll., Bethlehem, Pa.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The third ear: On listening to the world
Seller Image
The third ear: On listening to the world
Seller: clickgoodwillbooks, Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media. Seller Inventory # 3O6QYV00394V_ns
Seller Image
The Third Ear; on listening to the world
Published by
Element Books, Longmead, UK, 1988
ISBN 10: 1852300493
ISBN 13: 9781852300494
Used
Paperback
Seller: Wayside Books, Pittsburg, KS, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good +. Octavo, 234 pages. Firm binding; no loose pages. Book and cover with minor wear. Tanned pages. Foreword by Yehudi Menuhin. Seller Inventory # 13042
Stock Image
Third Ear: On Listening to the World
Published by
HarperCollins Distribution Services, 1988
ISBN 10: 1852300493
ISBN 13: 9781852300494
Used
Paperback
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Third Ear: On Listening to the World This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9781852300494
Buy Used
US$ 17.50
US$ 5.58 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Third Ear: On Listening to the World
Published by
HarperCollins Distribution Services 24/11/1988, 1988
ISBN 10: 1852300493
ISBN 13: 9781852300494
Used
Paperback
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9781852300494
Buy Used
US$ 17.50
US$ 9.46 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Third Ear: On Listening to the World
Seller: Bookbot, Prague, Czech Republic
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: Fair. Anmerkungen / bekritzelt / Stempel; Abnutzung / Risse - leicht; Vergilbt / ausgeblichen. Seller Inventory # d973ea47-2ab8-4d4b-a167-f0e7447b005a
Buy Used
US$ 12.94
US$ 24.29 shipping
Ships from Czech Republic to U.S.A.
Ships from Czech Republic to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Third Ear: On Listening to the World
Seller: Fireside Bookshop, Stroud, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Light rubbing to extremities. Reading crease to spine. Seller Inventory # 727828
Buy Used
US$ 13.95
US$ 33.87 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available