Music, Thought, and Feeling: Understanding the Psychology of Music

Examining the intersection of music, psychology, and neuroscience, Music, Thought, and Feeling, Second Edition, surveys the rapidly...
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Author: William Forde Thompson
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Music, Thought, and Feeling: Understanding the Psychology of Music by Thompson, William Forde

Music, Thought, and Feeling: Understanding the Psychology of Music

CHF 302.68

Music, Thought, and Feeling: Understanding the Psychology of Music

CHF 302.68
Author: William Forde Thompson
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Examining the intersection of music, psychology, and neuroscience, Music, Thought, and Feeling, Second Edition, surveys the rapidly growing field of music cognition and explores its most interesting questions. Assuming minimal background in music or psychology, the book begins with an overview of the major theories on how and when music became a widespread aspect of human behavior.

It also covers:
* How humans perceive music
* Links between music and emotion
* Modern neuroimaging techniques and what they tell us about music's effect on the brain
* Psychological processes involved in imagining, composing, and performing music
* Potential cognitive benefits of musical engagement

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Author: William Forde Thompson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 02/28/2014
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.40w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780199947317

About the Author

William Forde Thompson is Professor of Psychology at Macquarie University, where he conducts research on music, emotion, and performance. He has served as President of the Society for Music Perception and Cognition (2006-2008), Associate Editor at Music Perception, and Editor of Empirical Musicology
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