The field of Music Psychology has grown dramatically in the past 20 years, toemerge from being just a minor topic to one of mainstream interest within thebrain sciences. However, until now, there has been no comprehensive referencetext in the field. The Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology is a landmark textproviding, for the first time ever, a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in this fast-growing area of research. With contributions from overfifty experts in the field, the range and depth of coverage is unequalled. All the chapters combine a solid review of the relevant literature with well-reasoned arguments and robust discussions of the major findings, as well as original insights and suggestions for future work. Written by leading experts, the 52 chapters are divided into 11 sections covering both experimental and theoretical perspectives, each edited by an internationally recognised authority. Ineach section, expert authors critically review the literature, highlight current issues, and explore possibilities for the future. The final section examines how in recent years the study of music psychology has broadened to include a range of other scientific disciplines. It considers the way that the research has developed in relation to technological advances, fostering links across the field and providing an overview of the areas where the field needs furtherdevelopment in the future. The Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology will be the essential reference text for students and researchers across psychology and neuroscience.
- ISBN: 978-0-19-929845-7
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 581
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés