The Science and Psychology of Music
From Beethoven at the Office to Beyoncé at the Gym
$59.45
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
24 July 2025
Summary
This book provides a broad introduction to the scientific and psychological study of music, exploring how music is processed by our brains, affects us emotionally, shapes our personal and cultural identities, and can be used in therapeutic and educational contexts.
Why are some people unable to carry a tune while others are musical savants? What do our musical preferences say about our personality and the culture in which we were raised? Why do certain songs remind us…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798216201618 |
|---|---|
| Author: | William Forde Thompson, Kirk N. Olsen |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Imprint: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 24 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 680g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 174mm x 22mm |
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About The Author
William Forde Thompson
William Forde Thompson, PhD, is a Professor in Psychology at Bond University, Australia, and an Emeritus Professor at Macquarie University, Australia.
Kirk N. Olsen, PhD, is a Research Centre Manager at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Australia. He is also the Research Manager of the Macquarie University hub of the Music, Sound and Performance Research Group.
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