Musics ability to express and arouse emotions is a mystery that has fascinated both experts and laymen at least since ancient Greece. The predecessor to this book Music and Emotion (OUP; 2001) was critically and commercially successful and stimulated much further work in this area. In the years since publication of that book; empirical research in this area has blossomed; and the successor to Music and Emotion reflects the considerable activity in this area.The Handbook of Music and Emotion offers an up-to-date account of this vibrant domain. It provides comprehensive coverage of the many approaches that may be said to define the field of music and emotion; in all its breadth and depth.The first section offers multi-disciplinary perspectives on musical emotions from philosophy; musicology; psychology; neurobiology; anthropology; and sociology. The second section features methodologically-oriented chapters on the measurement of emotions via different channels (e.g.; self report; psychophysiology; neuroimaging). Sections three and four address how emotion enters into different aspects of musical behavior; both the making of music and its consumption. Section five coversdevelopmental; personality; and social factors. Section six describes the most important applications involving the relationship between music and emotion. In a final commentary; the editors comment on the history of the field; summarize the current state of affairs; as well as propose future directions forthe field.The only book of its kind; The Handbook of Music and Emotion will fascinate music psychologists; musicologists; music educators; philosophers; and others with an interest in music and emotion (e.g.; in marketing; health; engineering; film; and the game industry). It will be a valuable resource for established researchers in the field; a developmental aid for early-career researchers and postgraduate research students; and a compendium to assist students at various levels. In addition; as withits predecessor; it will also attract interest from practising musicians and lay readers fascinated by music and emotion.
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful. madz_momBy Betsy RossHaving made several Roman (and other period) costumes I am always interested in historical evidence to improve my accuracy. I found this book well researched and readable. The inclusion of many photos was also helpful.
