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You are what you hear : how music and territory make us who we are /

Have you ever wondered why music makes you feel so good? Why did we evolve to have music, and what does music do to us? You Are What You Hear is a bit of a romp compared to the usual science book. Dr. Witchel, a specialist in music, pleasure and the brain, explains how the body and the brain are inf...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Witchel, Harry
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Algora Pub., ©2010.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Why do we listen to music?
  • Why does music make sex better?
  • Why do some people love Beethoven and others rap music?
  • Is musical taste 100% nurture, or is there a role for nature?
  • Why do aggressive young men blare out booming music from their cars?
  • Why do we listen to sad music?
  • Does violent music lead to violent behavior?
  • Does listening to Mozart make you smarter or just happier?
  • Does music make the brain grow larger?
  • Can music surreptitiously influence what we decide to buy in shops?
  • Can music cure?
  • Afterword : the power of music.