Spitzer, Michael
The Musical Human: A History of Life on Earth - A BBC Radio 4 'Book of the Week'
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526602787
- author:
- Spitzer, Michael
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.24 kg
- Genre:
- Music, History & Criticism, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A history of life on Earth told through the universal language of music. From the emergence of rhythm 165 million years ago to the creation of the first musical instrument by Homo sapiens 40,000 years ago, music has played a pivotal role in shaping our species. This book explores the vibrant relationship between music and humanity, tracing its evolution across the ages and its impact on our daily lives.
With insights from a range of disciplines, musicologist Michael Spitzer offers a global history of music that spans from the natural world to the latest technological advancements. This is a thrilling exploration of what music has meant and means to humankind, and how it has defined our species.
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