The Music Instinct
Philip Ball • Bodley Head • ISBN-13 978‑1847920881
The Music Instinct
ISBN-10: 1847920888 · ISBN-13: 978‑1847920881 · 2010 · 1st Edition
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Philip Ball explores the profound intersection of human biology and auditory experience, investigating why music remains a universal feature of the human condition. By synthesizing research from neuroscience, evolutionary psychology, and music theory, the text examines how the brain processes complex sonic patterns and why these structures evoke such deep emotional and cognitive responses across diverse cultures.
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