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Book SynopsisMusic exerts an immense influence on our lives. This book charts the latest research in the fast-changing field of the psychology of musical development, including how babies and their parents communicate with each other musically, and how early musical instruction can boost children's developing thinking, learning, social and emotional lives.
Trade Review'This accessible and wide-ranging book provides an outstanding map and guide to the rapidly changing field of musical development. It highlights the big issues while deftly incorporating scholarly detail, and so illuminates as well as informs.' John Sloboda FBA, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, Keele University and Guildhall School of Music and Drama
'This is not only a monumental book but a magnificent one, meticulously researched and profoundly illustrative of the many, varied ways in which musical development can be understood through the lens of theory, research and practical applications. It takes pride of place in my own personal library!' Gary McPherson, University of Melbourne
'Hargreaves and Lamont provide a comprehensive account of theoretical and empirical perspectives on musical development.' Sandra E. Trehub, University of Toronto
Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Musical development: theoretical models, approaches and issues; 3. Cognition, perception and learning; 4. Social development; 5. Environmental influences on ability, achievement and motivation; 6. Identity, personality and lifestyle; 7. Affect and emotion; 8. Wellbeing and health; 9. Afterword.
