2nd Edition
by William Forde Thompson (Author)
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
