Why Are We Attracted to Sad Music? (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)

In this book, perspectives in psychology, aesthetics, history and philosophy are drawn upon to survey the value given to sad music by human societies throughout history and today. Why do we love listening to music that makes us cry? This mystery has puzzled philosophers for centuries and tends to defy traditional models of emotions. Sandra Garrido presents empirical research that illuminates the psychological and contextual variables that influence our experience of sad music, its impact on our mood and mental health, and its usefulness in coping with heartbreak and grief. By means of real-life examples, this book uses applied music psychology to demonstrate the implications of recent research for the use of music in health-care and for wellbeing in everyday life.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	December 2016
First published:	2017
Authors:	Sandra Garrido
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	270
Edition:	1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-39665-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Theory of music & musicology > General Books > Music > Theory of music & musicology > General Promotions
LSN:	3-319-39665-X
Barcode:	9783319396651

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