1. Listening beyond the cochlear: Of sound mind, by Nina Kraus, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MIT Press, 2022, 359 pp., $19.95 (paperback), ISBN 9780262545075.
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Sriram, Jayanthan
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EAR , *MUSIC therapy , *SOUNDS , *ACTIVE listening , *LISTENING , *AFFERENT pathways , *MUSICAL perception , *SPEECH perception - Abstract
"Of Sound Mind" by Nina Kraus is a book that explores the neurological aspects of sound and the ways in which it affects our perception and processing of information. The author emphasizes the active nature of listening and highlights the multidimensional aspects of sound, including its impact on sensations, movement, thought, and emotion. Kraus discusses the concept of the "sound mind," which refers to the brain's ability to process external sound waves and create meaning from them. The book also delves into the various ingredients of sound processing and their role in our neurological responses. Additionally, Kraus examines the connection between sound and health, including the potential benefits of music therapy for individuals with speech and language impediments. However, some critics argue that the book overlooks the cultural and socio-political dimensions of sound and fails to fully explore the concept of deep listening. Overall, "Of Sound Mind" offers groundbreaking research on the biology of sound and its relevance to our understanding of listening beyond the cochlear. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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