Title:
You are what you hear how music and territory make us who we are / Harry Witchel.
Main Entry:
Witchel, Harry.
ebrary, Inc.
Publisher:
Algora Pub.,
Publication Date:
c2010.
Publication Place:
New York :
ISBN:
9780875868042 (trade paper : alk. paper)
9780875868059 (hard cover : alk. paper)
9780875868066 (e-book)
Subject:
Music -- Psychological aspects.
Human territoriality.
Electronic books.
Contents:
Why do we listen to music? -- Why does music make sex better? -- Why do some people love Beethoven and others rap music? -- Is musical taste 100% nurture, or is there a role for nature? -- Why do aggressive young men blare out booming music from their cars? -- Why do we listen to sad music? -- Does violent music lead to violent behavior? -- Does listening to Mozart make you smarter or just happier? -- Does music make the brain grow larger? -- Can music surreptitiously influence what we decide to buy in shops? -- Can music cure? -- Afterword : the power of music.
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