Cook, Nicholas

Music: Why It Matters

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ISBN 13:: 9781509542406
author:: Cook, Nicholas
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Polity Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 176
Dimensions:: 19.4 x 14 x 1.4 centimetres (0.1
Genre:: Music, History & Criticism, ,
Condition:: New
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Music: Why It Matters by Nicholas Cook explores the significance of music in our lives. During periods of isolation, such as lockdowns, people turned to music for comfort and connection with others. Cook argues that music plays a vital role in enhancing well-being, fostering interpersonal relationships, promoting cultural tolerance, and building civil cohesion. At the same time, music can be used as a tool for persuasion or ideology. By examining music, we can gain insight into the values that underpin our culture. Making music together has the power to create strong bonds of interdependence and trust, rather than providing escapism. This book is suitable for anyone interested in music, whether you play an instrument, listen to it regularly, or simply enjoy thinking about its impact. Cook's exploration of music's importance makes it a valuable resource for those pursuing music as a career, as well as for enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of this universal human experience.

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