The expressive moment is that point in time when we grasp a situation and respond quickly; even before we are aware of it. In this book; Marc Leman argues that expression drives this kind of interaction; and he proposes a general framework for understanding expressive interactions. He focuses on the dynamic; fast; and pre-reflective processes underlying our interactions with music -- whether we are playing an instrument; dancing; listening; or using new interactive technologies. Music offers a well-established domain for studying these fast and interactive processes; and Leman argues that understanding the power of expressive interaction through music may help us understand cognitive processing in other domains; including language; human action coordination; human-animal interaction; and human-machine interaction.Leman regards expressive interactions with music as energizing and empowering. He argues that music is based on patterns that intervene with a reinforcing loop in the human brain; strengthening learning; motivation; and reward. He argues further that the reinforcing effect is influenced by the interaction flow; by fast processes that handle expressive qualities on the fly.Leman sets out the framework in which expressive interaction is situated; describing; among other things; a pragmatic model of communication in which the fundamental components are enactment and dynamics. He looks in more detail at the cognitive-motivational architecture; discussing sensorimotor and motivational schemes. Finally; he discusses applications for the concepts behind expressive motivation in such fields as sports; entertainment; rehabilitation; multimedia art; and music education.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An excellent book about a really interesting subject.By K. BunkerI thoroughly enjoyed this examination of the interface between the military and science fiction. Author Stephen Dedman does a great job of writing informatively and engagingly about all aspects of this interface: How SF and SF authors have influenced military policy. weapons development. and military terminology; how SF has at times predicted developments in military technology; how SF -- including written. in films and on TV -- has responded to and portrayed issues of war. the threat of war. and militarism in general. These and other topics are discussed with impressive expertise.As one might expect. nuclear weapons get a lot of attention in this book. Not only are they the classic (and rare) example of a science-fictional "super weapon" that actually became a reality. but the threat of a catastrophic nuclear war has provided the subject matter for truly countless works of SF.Another topic that gets attention is comparing and contrasting the views and works of hawkish and dovish SF creators. (Although Dedman prefers the words "Hamiltonian" (hawkish) and "Jeffersonian" (dovish). taking these terms from historian Simon Schama.) This discussion delves into a lot of interesting biographical detail about several famous SF authors. as well as examinations of their works.The many-facetted relationship between SF and war is surely one of the more interesting sub-topics of science fiction studies. Although this book focusses on the U.S. military and U.S. science fiction. Im reasonably sure that its the broadest. most thorough look at the subject that has been written. And its a darn good read. too.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well researched with great background informationBy Steven J. AgidWell researched and provided some interesting insights - filled in a lot of "blanks" for me on Program name origins.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The Weapon ShopsBy Robert J. SawyerThis is a fabulous new nonfiction book by award-winning science-fiction writer Stephen Dedman. I was one of the outside examiners when an earlier version of this was Dedmans Ph.D. thesis. Its a fascinating and very important rumination. worthy of consideration in the Best Related Work category of the Hugo Awards.
