Science and psychology of music: from Beethoven at the office to Beyoncé at the gym

By:

Thompson, William Forde (ed.)

Contributor(s):

Olsen, Kirk N [Editor]

Publication details: Greenwood Publishing. 2021. Santa Barbara:Description: xiii, 349 p. : ill. ; hb, 26 cmISBN:

9781440857713

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

781 THO

Summary: This book provides a broad introduction to the scientific and psychological study of music, exploring how music is processed by our brains, affects us emotionally, shapes our personal and cultural identities, and can be used in therapeutic and educational contexts.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	IIT Gandhinagar General Stacks	General	781 THO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		030454

Part 1. Understanding music. What is music? ; Music across cultures ; Musical expertise ; Musical prodigies and savants ; Music and the brain
Part 2. Psychological and social implications of music. Music and identity ; Music and personality ; Music and ritual ; Music and belief ; Music and social bonding
Part 3. Impact and applications of music. Music and emotion ; Music and memory ; Music and movement ; Music and health ; Music education.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book provides a broad introduction to the scientific and psychological study of music, exploring how music is processed by our brains, affects us emotionally, shapes our personal and cultural identities, and can be used in therapeutic and educational contexts.

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