... society is in desperate need of the kind of aural sensibility associated with music, particularly in the soundscape and the humane use of technology ... A composer, educator, and computer music system designer, Barry Truax is known for his pioneering work in computer music and acoustic ecology. He is the author of Acoustic Communication, and editor of Handbook for Acoustic Ecology. His articles have appeared in Contemporary Music Review, Organised Sound, Leonardo Music Journal, Leonardo, Computers and the Humanities, Computer Music Journal... His music is performed worldwide. His awards include the Magisterium at Bourges ...