This is your brain on music: the science of a human obsession
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New York : Plume, 2007.
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Book
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322 pages : ill. ; 21 cm.
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This book explores the connection between music and its performances, its composition, how we listen to it, why we enjoy it and the human brain.
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English
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9780452288522 (pbk.), 0452288525 (pbk.)
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [277]-306) and index.
Description
This book explores the connection between music and its performances, its composition, how we listen to it, why we enjoy it and the human brain.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Levitin, D. J. (2007). This is your brain on music: the science of a human obsession. New York, Plume.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Levitin, Daniel J. 2007. This Is Your Brain On Music: The Science of a Human Obsession. New York, Plume.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Levitin, Daniel J, This Is Your Brain On Music: The Science of a Human Obsession. New York, Plume, 2007.
MLA Citation (style guide)Levitin, Daniel J. This Is Your Brain On Music: The Science of a Human Obsession. New York, Plume, 2007.
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