The Oxford Handbook of Music and the Brain

The Oxford Handbook of Music and the Brain
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 896
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ISBN-10 : 9780192526137
ISBN-13 : 0192526138
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Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Music and the Brain by : Michael H. Thaut

The study of music and the brain can be traced back to the work of Gall in the 18th century, continuing with John Hughlings Jackson, August Knoblauch, Richard Wallaschek, and others. These early researchers were interested in localizing musicality in the brain and learning more about how music is processed in both healthy individuals and those with dysfunctions of various kinds. Since then, the research literature has mushroomed, especially in the latter part of the 20th and early 21st centuries. The Oxford Handbook of Music and the Brain is a groundbreaking compendium of current research on music in the human brain. It brings together an international roster of 54 authors from 13 countries providing an essential guide to this rapidly growing field. The major themes include Music, the Brain, and Cultural Contexts; Music Processing in The Human Brain; Neural Responses to Music; Musicianship and Brain Function; Developmental Issues in Music and the Brain; Music, the Brain, and Health; and the Future. Each chapter offers a thorough review of the current status of research literature as well as an examination of limitations of knowledge and suggestions for future advancement and research efforts. The book is valuable for a broad readership including neuroscientists, musicians, clinicians, researchers and scholars from related fields but also readers with a general interest in the topic.

The Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology

The Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 985
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ISBN-10 : 9780191034459
ISBN-13 : 0191034452
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology by : Susan Hallam

The second edition of The Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology updates the original landmark text and provides a comprehensive review of the latest developments in this fast-growing area of research. Covering both experimental and theoretical perspectives, each of the 11 sections is edited by an internationally recognised authority in the area. The first ten parts present chapters that focus on specific areas of music psychology: the origins and functions of music; music perception, responses to music; music and the brain; musical development; learning musical skills; musical performance; composition and improvisation; the role of music in everyday life; and music therapy. In each part authors critically review the literature, highlight current issues and explore possibilities for the future. The final part examines how, in recent years, the study of music psychology has broadened to include a range of other disciplines. It considers the way that research has developed in relation to technological advances, and points the direction for further development in the field. With contributions from internationally recognised experts across 55 chapters, it is an essential resource for students and researchers in psychology and musicology.

The Oxford Handbook of Music and the Body

The Oxford Handbook of Music and the Body
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Total Pages : 473
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ISBN-10 : 9780190636234
ISBN-13 : 0190636238
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Music and the Body by : Youn Kim

The presence of the phenomenological body is central to music in all of its varieties. The Oxford Handbook of Music and the Body brings together scholars from across the humanities, social sciences, and biomedical sciences to provide an introduction into the rich, multidimensional world of music and the body.

The Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy

The Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 1009
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ISBN-10 : 9780199639755
ISBN-13 : 0199639752
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy by : Jane Edwards

Music therapy is growing internationally to be one of the leading evidence-based psychosocial allied health professions to meet needs across the lifespan. This is a comprehensive text on this topic. It presents exhaustive coverage of music therapy from international leaders in the field

Music and the Aging Brain

Music and the Aging Brain
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Publisher : Academic Press
Total Pages : 476
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ISBN-10 : 9780128174234
ISBN-13 : 0128174234
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Synopsis Music and the Aging Brain by : Lola Cuddy

Music and the Aging Brain describes brain functioning in aging and addresses the power of music to protect the brain from loss of function and how to cope with the ravages of brain diseases that accompany aging. By studying the power of music in aging through the lens of neuroscience, behavioral, and clinical science, the book explains brain organization and function. Written for those researching the brain and aging, the book provides solid examples of research fundamentals, including rigorous standards for sample selection, control groups, description of intervention activities, measures of health outcomes, statistical methods, and logically stated conclusions. - Summarizes brain structures supporting music perception and cognition - Examines and explains music as neuroprotective in normal aging - Addresses the association of hearing loss to dementia - Promotes a neurological approach for research in music as therapy - Proposes questions for future research in music and aging

The Oxford Handbook of Music and the Brain

The Oxford Handbook of Music and the Brain
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Publisher : Oxford Library of Psychology
Total Pages : 848
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ISBN-10 : 9780198804123
ISBN-13 : 0198804121
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Music and the Brain by : Michael H. Thaut

The Oxford Handbook of Music and the Brain is a groundbreaking compendium of current research on music in the human brain. It brings together an international roster of 54 authors from 13 countries providing an essential guide to this rapidly growing field.

Handbook of Music and Emotion

Handbook of Music and Emotion
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 1983
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ISBN-10 : 9780191620720
ISBN-13 : 0191620726
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook of Music and Emotion by : Patrik N. Juslin

Music's ability to express and arouse emotions is a mystery that has fascinated both experts and laymen at least since ancient Greece. The predecessor to this book 'Music and Emotion' (OUP, 2001) was critically and commercially successful and stimulated much further work in this area. In the years since publication of that book, empirical research in this area has blossomed, and the successor to 'Music and Emotion' reflects the considerable activity in this area. The Handbook of Music and Emotion offers an 'up-to-date' account of this vibrant domain. It provides comprehensive coverage of the many approaches that may be said to define the field of music and emotion, in all its breadth and depth. The first section offers multi-disciplinary perspectives on musical emotions from philosophy, musicology, psychology, neurobiology, anthropology, and sociology. The second section features methodologically-oriented chapters on the measurement of emotions via different channels (e.g., self report, psychophysiology, neuroimaging). Sections three and four address how emotion enters into different aspects of musical behavior, both the making of music and its consumption. Section five covers developmental, personality, and social factors. Section six describes the most important applications involving the relationship between music and emotion. In a final commentary, the editors comment on the history of the field, summarize the current state of affairs, as well as propose future directions for the field. The only book of its kind, The Handbook of Music and Emotion will fascinate music psychologists, musicologists, music educators, philosophers, and others with an interest in music and emotion (e.g., in marketing, health, engineering, film, and the game industry). It will be a valuable resource for established researchers in the field, a developmental aid for early-career researchers and postgraduate research students, and a compendium to assist students at various levels. In addition, as with its predecessor, it will also attract interest from practising musicians and lay readers fascinated by music and emotion.

The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Mind

The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Mind
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Publisher : Oxford University Press (UK)
Total Pages : 833
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ISBN-10 : 9780199262618
ISBN-13 : 0199262616
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Mind by : Brian McLaughlin

This is the most authoritative and comprehensive guide ever published to the state of the art in philosophy of mind, a flourishing area of research. An outstanding team of contributors offer 45 new critical surveys of a wide range of topics.

The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Science

The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Science
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 393
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ISBN-10 : 9780199842193
ISBN-13 : 0199842191
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Science by : Susan F. Chipman

The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Science emphasizes the research and theory most central to modern cognitive science: computational theories of complex human cognition. Additional facets of cognitive science are discussed in the handbook's introductory chapter.

Music, Language, and the Brain

Music, Language, and the Brain
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 526
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ISBN-10 : 9780199890170
ISBN-13 : 019989017X
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Music, Language, and the Brain by : Aniruddh D. Patel

In the first comprehensive study of the relationship between music and language from the standpoint of cognitive neuroscience, Aniruddh D. Patel challenges the widespread belief that music and language are processed independently. Since Plato's time, the relationship between music and language has attracted interest and debate from a wide range of thinkers. Recently, scientific research on this topic has been growing rapidly, as scholars from diverse disciplines, including linguistics, cognitive science, music cognition, and neuroscience are drawn to the music-language interface as one way to explore the extent to which different mental abilities are processed by separate brain mechanisms. Accordingly, the relevant data and theories have been spread across a range of disciplines. This volume provides the first synthesis, arguing that music and language share deep and critical connections, and that comparative research provides a powerful way to study the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying these uniquely human abilities. Winner of the 2008 ASCAP Deems Taylor Award.