The Oxford handbook of music psychology

The second edition of the Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology updates the original landmark text which provided a comprehensive review of the latest developments in this fast growing area of research. The second edition has 55 chapters (three more than the original edition) divided into 11 parts cov...

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Other Authors: Hallam, Susan (Editor), Cross, Ian (Editor), Thaut, Michael (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2014, 2014-2016
Edition:Second edition
Series:Oxford handbooks online / Oxford handbooks online
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Collection: Oxford Handbook Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The second edition of the Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology updates the original landmark text which provided a comprehensive review of the latest developments in this fast growing area of research. The second edition has 55 chapters (three more than the original edition) divided into 11 parts covering both experimental and theoretical perspectives each 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
Published:2014-2016
Item Description:Previous edition issued in print: 2009
Physical Description:1 online resource
Publication Frequency:Monthly
ISBN:9780191799617