Acoustics as a Human Science
S. S. Stevens · The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America · 1972
There was a time when acoustics was only a human science, but this changed as philosophers learned to use mathematical and other measurement tools for ordering and validating their thought processes. This century has seen many changes in the description of the field as a whole, and the human aspects continue to be among the most perplexing. The highlights of accomplishments to date, some observations on our current status of knowledge, and some projections into the future are presented for your entertainment—if not for your information.