Sensory Transformations

Environments, Technologies, Sensobiographies

Helmi Järviluoma, Lesley Murray, Helmi Järviluoma, Lesley Murray

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2023
• Print ISBN: 9780367674311
• eBook ISBN: 9781000865134
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Human Geography

This book offers original insights into cultural transformations of the sensory with particular emphasis on environments and technologies, articulating a special moment in the sensory history of urban Europe as people's relationship with their environment is increasingly shaped through digital technologies.

It is a much-needed addition to Sensory Studies literature with its firmly grounded empirical and theoretical perspectives. It provides radical and impactful food for thought on sensory engagements with urban environments. After reading the book, the reader will have a profound understanding of the original methodology of sensobiographic walking, as well as transdisciplinary and transgenerational ethnographies in different cultural contexts – in this case three European cities.

The book is aimed at a large audience of readers. It is equally useful for social and human scientists and students finalizing their MA degrees or working on their doctoral or post-doctoral work, and essential reading for environmental planners, youth workers, city planners and architects, among others.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Series
• Title
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• List of tables
• List of figures
• List of contributors
• Acknowledgements
• 1 Cultural transformations and mediations revealed through transgenerational sensobiographies
• Part 1 Transforming knowledge: methodological design
• Part 2 Transforming cultures: finding each other in time and space
• Part 3 Mediating transformations
• Index