The World's Din: Listening to records, radio and fllms in New Zealand 1880-1940

Discover the sonic revolution that transformed New Zealand! In The World's Din, Peter Hoar documents the arrival of "talking machines" and their growing influence on New Zealanders' lives from 1880 to 1940. This meticulously researched account chronicles the radical change in how New Zealanders experienced sound, from records and radio to the dawn of television.

Explore the cultural impact of audio technology, the evolution of listening habits, and the social changes brought about by new med...