Musical Pathways in Recovery: Community Music Therapy and Mental Wellbeing

ISBN-13: 9781138504882 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 264 str.

Mr. Gary Ansdell; Professor Tia DeNora

Opis

This book explores the experiences of people who took part in a vibrant musical community for people experiencing mental health difficulties. Ansdell and DeNora describe their long-term ethnographic work with this group, charting the creation and development of a unique music project. They track the 'musical pathways' of a series of key people within the community, focusing on changes in health and social status over time in relation to their musical activity. This innovative book will be of interest to anyone working in the mental health field, but also music therapists, sociologists, musicologists, music educators and ethnomusicologists.

Recenzje

’This is a beautifully written and meticulously researched book by two of the most influential and innovative thinkers researching the links between music and health. It is concisely and clearly written in a style that will have broad appeal and combines psychological and sociological insights with descriptions of practical activities in a sophisticated yet entertaining way. I really enjoyed reading it and will recommend it to all my students, colleagues and indeed anyone interested in understanding more about how everyday music activities can have deep and profound effects on how we think and feel.’ Raymond Macdonald, University of Edinburgh, UK