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Music, Thought, and Feeling: Understanding the Psychology of Music Paperback - 2014 - 2nd Edition

by William Forde Thompson

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Readers describe the book as an accessible, wide-ranging introduction to music psychology, valued for its clear writing, engaging studies and anecdotes, and usefulness as a course text with ample sources. Some criticism focuses on cultural representation and dated or narrow research methods, noting Western-centric perspectives and limitations in studies on neurodiversity and diagnosis.

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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

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  • Title Music, Thought, and Feeling: Understanding the Psychology of Music
  • Author William Forde Thompson
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 2nd
  • Edition 2
  • Pages 400
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Oxford University Press
  • Publication date 2014-02
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index
  • ISBN 9780199947317 / 0199947317
  • Weight 1.35 lbs (0.61 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.4 x 9.1 x 0.7 in (18.80 x 23.11 x 1.78 cm)
  • Themes
    • Aspects (Academic): Psychological
  • Category Music/Songbooks
  • Library of Congress subjects Music - Psychological aspects, Musical perception
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2013049645
  • Dewey Decimal Code 781.11

About the author

William Forde Thompson is Professor of Psychology at Macquarie University, where he conducts research on music, emotion, and performance. He has served as President of the Society for Music Perception and Cognition (2006-2008), Associate Editor at Music Perception, and Editor of Empirical Musicology Review.
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