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Did you know that . . . carrying a musical instrument makes you more attractive? music can cure insomnia? music can change the taste of wine? the Mozart effect has nothing to do with Mozart? Barry Manilow songs can be used for crowd control? Why does music affect you so profoundly? It impacts the way you think, talk, feel, behave and even spend money. With his conversational style, humour, and endless knowledge, scientist and musician John Powell showcases fascinating studies - for example that shoppers spend more money in stores that play classical music and, even more astounding, they are more likely to buy German wine in stores playing German music. With chapters on music and emotions, music as medicine, music and intelligence, and much more, Why We Love Music will entertain through to the very last page. A delightful journey through the psychology and science of music, Why We Love Music is the perfect book for anyone who loves a tune.Product Identifiers
PublisherJohn Murray Press
ISBN-139781473613744
eBay Product ID (ePID)221865178
Product Key Features
Book TitleWhy We Love Music: from Mozart to Metallica-The Emotional Power of Beautiful Sounds
AuthorDr John Powell
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicPsychology, Popular Psychology
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages304 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height222mm
Item Width141mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorDr John Powell
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom