
Crude Sonics: Field Recordings from an Extractive Zone
Anthropology
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Rethinking Oil: From Visual Domination to Sonic Landscapes
This chapter delves into the multifaceted role of oil in shaping culture, modernity, and ecological perspectives, highlighting its evolution from a natural resource to a symbol of broader societal constructs. Utilizing field recordings from Baku, Azerbaijan, the speaker challenges traditional narratives surrounding oil and proposes new frameworks for understanding its significance in extractive regions.
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