2016
In his 2016 book "Just Vibrations: The Purpose of Sounding Good," William Cheng challenges the aesthetic detachment often found in musicology, arguing instead for a "care-oriented" approach to sound that prioritizes empathy and social justice over mere technical or formal excellence.
While the book focuses on the ethics of listening, Max Neuhaus is featured as a critical historical point of reference for the political and social implications of "public sound."