Explore the transformative power of sound and attention with Poetics of Listening: Inner Life, Social Transformation, Planetary Practices by Brandon LaBelle. This insightful work delves into how deep listening serves as a bridge between the self and the broader world, offering a framework for social engagement and ecological awareness. Through an exploration of resonance and reception, LaBelle examines how the act of listening shapes our inner experiences and our contributions to planetary wellbeing. This hardback edition is an essential addition to any library focused on cultural studies, social theory, and the philosophy of sound. It provides a scholarly yet accessible perspective on the role of auditory culture in navigating contemporary social and environmental challenges. Product Summary: This hardback book by Brandon LaBelle, published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, provides an in-depth academic look at the sociology of sound, inner reflection, social transformation, and planetary practices within the context of contemporary cultural studies.