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Noise, nuisance, nuances

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  • Mor Shilon
  • Rachel Kallus

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This study empirically analyzes the Ben Gurion International Airport (NATBAG) expansion project, with specific reference to aircraft noise measurements. Drawing on Actor Network Theory (ANT), the study traces a non-human actor—a noise level formula—that participates in the NATBAG planning process. In particular, we conduct an exploration of how a noise level formula engages different actors, concepts and entities, while also playing a pivotal role in social struggles over the airport’s operation. The paper draws on the qualitative methods of in-depth interviews and content analysis. Following the empirical examination, the paper argues for ANT to be employed as a useful toolbox to analyze present-day planning processes. The conclusion suggests that planning scholars should acknowledge the role of non-humans in shaping planning processes, the relational constitution of planning categories and vocabularies, and the processuality of planning.

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  • Mor Shilon & Rachel Kallus, 2018. "Noise, nuisance, nuances," City, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 22(5-6), pages 721-737, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cityxx:v:22:y:2018:i:5-6:p:721-737
    DOI: 10.1080/13604813.2018.1549839
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