Music, Thought, and Feeling 2ed : Understanding the Psychology of Music - William Forde Thompson

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Music, Thought, and Feeling 2ed

Understanding the Psychology of Music

By: William Forde Thompson

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Paperback | 14 March 2014 | Edition Number 2

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400 Pages

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Revised

Dimensions(cm)
18.8 x 23.1 x 1.8

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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

Now in its second edition, the text includes enhanced coverage of music therapy, the most recent theory and research, and improved pedagogy, including enhanced definitions of key terms and a reworked organization of topics. The accompanying open-access website (www.oup.com/us/thompson) features audio samples created specifically for this text.

Students:
Visit the free companion website for this text at www.oup.com/us/thompson

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 Review.

Industry Reviews

"A fascinating, accessible, and comprehensive examination of the rapidly expanding field of music psychology by a leading researcher who has participated in its development for the past thirty years. From discussions that span the evolutionary basis of music, examinations of musical disorders, uses of music in therapy, and frank assessments of the potential benefits of music training for nonmusical skills such as reading and mathematics, Music, Thought, and Feeling is certain to inspire renewed passion about this exciting field."--Daniel Levitin, McGill University, author of This Is Your Brain on Music "This exploration of music and emotion is the most extensive I have ever read"--Barbara J. Crowe, Arizona State University "Music, Thought, and Feeling is easy to read. I like the "learning outcomes" at the beginning of each chapter."--Elizabeth W. Marvin, Eastman School of Music

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