Art & Science of Music Therapy: A Handbook / Edition 1

by Tony Wigram, Bruce Saperston, Robert West

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783718656356
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/28/1996
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	483
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Robert West, Tony Wigram, Bruce Saperston

Table of Contents

The Biological and Medical Effects of Music Music Therapy in Psychiatry Music Therapy with Children Music Therapy with the Mentally Handicapped Music Therapy with the Elderly Specialised Areas of Work in Music Therapy