Ways of Hearing: Reflections on Music in 26 Pieces

Featuring 26 essays from musicians, scientists, and artists, Ways of Hearing is a diverse collection that explores the ways that music shapes us and our culture. The book spans styles and subjects, with essays from Paul Muldoon, Laurie Anderson, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and celebrates the gift of music in our lives.

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April 2026

Inside the new ES and SEAS complex; kudos for austerity; jazz at Princeton.