In this groundbreaking book, Max Ritts delves into the often-overlooked role of sound in shaping environmental politics on Canada’s North Coast. Through a rigorous ethnographic approach, Ritts examines how the integration of sound into these politics has paved the way for massive industrial expansion, with profound consequences for Indigenous communities and the natural world. Drawing on a rich sonic materialism, the book offers a fresh perspective on the complex relationships between sound, nature, and society, highlighting the need for a more nuanced understanding of the multispecies worlds we inhabit. This is a model of anthropologically angled sound studies that challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about the role of sound in shaping our world. With its urgent and timely insights, A Resonant Ecology is a must-read for scholars and activists alike.

In this groundbreaking work, Max Ritts delves into the pivotal role of sound in shaping environmental politics on Canada’s North Coast. Through a rich and urgent ethnographic approach, Ritts reveals how the integration of sound has paved the way for massive industrial expansion, raising important questions about our relationship with the natural world. This thought-provoking book is a model for sound studies, offering novel ways of engaging with participant observation and representing social, political, and multispecies worlds. By treating sound as a thoroughly mediated object, Ritts challenges our understanding of the relationship between nature and culture. A Resonant Ecology is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of sound, politics, and the environment.