Editorial

摘要

With this issue, Sound Studies turns a new page. Over the past six years, the journal has gone from strength to strength establishing itself as the leading academic platform for the humanistic study of sound in all its manifestations. From the study of soundscapes and sound in urban geography to the history of sound in psychology and obstetrics to the politics of acoustic surveillance to the sounds of war in film, the range of topics covered has been truly interdisciplinary and diverse. Much of this would have been impossible without the sturdy support of countless reviewers and the book and sound review editors in charge of the past six volumes, Nina Eidsheim, Marina Peterson, Jens Papenburg and Zeynep Bulut. I am also grateful for Jens' and Zeynep's continued dedication to the sound review section, and I warmly welcome historian of the senses Andrew Kettler at UCLA as new book review editor succeeding Marina. Andrew already hit the ground running in increasing the number of book reviews and in adding a new section "Books of sonic interests" that lists recent publications of interest to sound studies. This listing will become a permanent feature of all future issues. Finally, a debt of gratitude is also due to Michael Bull as founding editor and to the outgoing members of the Editorial Board who generously shared their time and have given advice on a wide range of matters.