This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession
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Why does music move us so profoundly? Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and evolutionary psychology, this groundbreaking exploration reveals the hidden mechanisms behind our deepest musical obsessions. From the prenatal origins of musical preference to the brain's remarkable response to melody and rhythm, Daniel J. Levitin uncovers the scientific mysteries that explain why music holds such a powerful grip on human nature. Through fascinating case studies—including patients with rare disorders that prevent them from perceiving music and cultures where singing is fundamental to survival—this book illuminates the intricate dance between biology and experience that shapes our relationship with sound. Both a rigorous scientific investigation and a celebration of music's transformative power, This Is Your Brain on Music answers the questions that have long puzzled musicians, neuroscientists, and music lovers alike.
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hardcover
Dutton Adult
Published Aug 3, 2006
320 pages
ISBN: 9780525949695
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First Published
2006
Language
eng
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