Music in Medicine by Sidney Licht

"Music in Medicine" by Sidney Licht is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the therapeutic uses of music in medicine, particularly focusing on its effects on mental and physical health. With a blend of historical context and modern applications, it discusses the intersection of music and healing practices. At the start of the text, Licht's foreword emphasizes the distinction between music as an artistic form and its application in medical settings. It highlights music's unique ability to evoke emotional and psychological responses that can aid in medical treatment. The author outlines the importance of understanding music’s aesthetic qualities while also recognizing its potential therapeutic benefits, and establishes the groundwork for discussing specific instances of music’s historical integration into healing practices. The introduction and subsequent chapters promise an examination of these themes, aiming to provide insight for musicians and medical professionals on how to harness music effectively in therapeutic contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Licht, Sidney, 1907-1979
LoC No. 46018644
Title Music in Medicine
Original Publication United States: New England Conservatory of Music,1946.
Credits Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Music, Influence of
Subject Music -- Physiological effect
Category Text
eBook-No. 67545
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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