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Reflections on the musical mind : an evolutionary perspective

by Jay Schulkin

An exploration of the social and behavioural neuroscience of music, examining how music connects with human evolution, memory, development, and well-being. The text guides readers through scientific evidence linking cognitive systems to musical expression.

Accession 7559 ISBN 9780691157443 Publisher Princeton University Press
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