ABSTRACT
The fascinating and exciting evidence in this book has tremendous appeal. For students of Music Therapy, and others training in medical and paramedical disciplines, it can be considered an essential text for study, and required reading to gain an overview of the field. This book provides a landmark in the literature of Music Therapy. For the scientist, chapters on the biological and medical effects of music give a wealth of research evidence on the value of music in therapy and music in medicine. For readers from paramedical, educational and other clinical fields, there are eighteen chapters detailing music therapy techniques and approaches in psychiatry, pediatrics, learning difficulties, elderly and sensory handicap. Diagnosis and assessment are covered in considerable detail and the general effect of music is reviewed in many of the contributions. For all qualified music therapists and students.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|79 pages
The Biological and Medical Effects of Music
part 2|98 pages
Music Therapy in Psychiatry
part 3|79 pages
Music Therapy with Children
part 4|48 pages
Music Therapy with the Mentally Handicapped
part 5|54 pages
Music Therapy with the Elderly
part 6|81 pages
Specialised Areas of Work in Music Therapy