Author: Levitin, Daniel J

Whether you load your iPod with Bach or Bono, music plays a significant role in your life - even if you never realized it. Both a cutting-edge study and a tribute to the beauty of music itself, this fascinating book examines the relationship between music and the mind and how melodies shape our lives. Levitin calls on revolutionary neuroscience and the emerging field of evolutionary psychology to explore a host of mysteries affecting everything from pop culture to our understanding of human nature. 320 pp.