Description
Examining the intricate connections between music, neuroscience, and psychology, **Music, Thought, and Feeling, 2e** (PDF) delves into the rapidly evolving domain of music cognition, probing some of its most compelling inquiries. Designed for readers with little prior exposure to music or psychology, this groundbreaking ebook opens with a comprehensive overview of key theories surrounding the emergence of music as a fundamental element of human experience.
Within these pages, you will discover:
* Insights into how humans perceive and interpret music
* The profound connections between music and emotional responses
* The potential cognitive advantages stemming from musical involvement
* Psychological mechanisms governing the processes of imagining, composing, and performing music
* Cutting-edge neuroimaging techniques that reveal music’s profound effects on the brain
Now in its **2nd edition**, the ebook **Music, Thought, and Feeling: Understanding the Psychology of Music** has been significantly updated to include expanded discussions on music therapy, the latest in theory and research, and improved pedagogical approaches. This edition features clearer definitions of essential terms and a thoughtfully revised organization of topics for easier navigation. Additionally, an open-access resource site (www.oup.com/us/thompson) features exclusive audio samples tailored specifically for this text. Students are encouraged to explore the free companion website at www.oup.com/us/thompson to deepen their understanding.
Reviews
“This exploration of emotion and music is the most extensive I have ever read” — Barbara J. Crowe, Arizona State University
“Music, Thought, and Feeling: Understanding the Psychology of Music 2e is a highly accessible resource. I appreciated the ‘learning outcomes’ presented at the start of each chapter.” — Elizabeth W. Marvin, Eastman School of Music
“An engaging, accessible, and thorough investigation of the swiftly evolving field of music psychology, authored by a distinguished researcher with decades of involvement in its development. From discussions on the evolutionary roots of music to its applications in therapeutic settings, and reviews of musical disorders, along with straightforward assessments of music training’s benefits on nonmusical skills like reading and mathematics, Music, Thought, and Feeling 2nd edition is bound to reawaken interest in this captivating field.” — Daniel Levitin, McGill University, author of *This Is Your Brain on Music*
**NOTE: This product includes only the ebook Music, Thought, and Feeling 2nd Edition in PDF format. Access codes are not part of this purchase.**
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