“(…) Examining
the intersection of music, psychology, and neuroscience, Music, Thought, and
Feeling surveys the rapidly growing field of music cognition and explores
its most interesting questions. Written in clear, engaging language that
balances scientific and artistic perspectives, this book provides an excellent
introduction to--and critical analysis of--the major issues in music cognition,
making it ideal for courses in psychology of music.
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 (…)”
(Oxford
University Press)