This introduction to music therapy includes chapters on the biological and medical effects of music, and provides research evidence on the value of music in therapy and music in medicine. Other topics include music therapy techniques in psychiatry, paediatrics, and with the mentally handicapped. Editor(s): Wigram, Tony; West, Robert; Saperston, Bruce. Num Pages: 483 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MMZ; MQTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1111. . 1995. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . .

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Title: Art & Science of Music Therapy: A Handbook
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 1995
Language: English
ISBN 10: 3718656353
ISBN 13: 9783718656356
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition
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The fascinating and exciting evidence in this book has tremendous appeal. For students of Music Therapy, and others training in medical and paramedical disciplines, it can be considered an essential text for study, and required reading to gain an overview of the field. This book provides a landmark in the literature of Music Therapy. For the scientist, chapters on the biological and medical effects of music give a wealth of research evidence on the value of music in therapy and music in medicine. For readers from paramedical, educational and other clinical fields, there are eighteen chapters detailing music therapy techniques and approaches in psychiatry, pediatrics, learning difficulties, elderly and sensory handicap. Diagnosis and assessment are covered in considerable detail and the general effect of music is reviewed in many of the contributions. For all qualified music therapists and students.

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