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Exploring the concept of pathological music, this book traces its evolution from the Enlightenment to contemporary times, highlighting the rare notion that music can cause mental and physical illness. It addresses the alarming modern implications of music, particularly in relation to sonic weapons and its use in torture during the War on Terror. By examining these themes, the work offers a unique contribution to the intertwined histories of medicine, music, and the human body, shedding light on a largely overlooked aspect of musical impact.
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Bad Vibrations, James Kennaway
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- 2012
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- Title
- Bad Vibrations
- Subtitle
- The History of the Idea of Music as a Cause of Disease
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Kennaway
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Publisher
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 226
- ISBN13
- 9781409426424
- Category
- Art / Culture, Music, Social sciences, Health / Medicine
- Description
- Exploring the concept of pathological music, this book traces its evolution from the Enlightenment to contemporary times, highlighting the rare notion that music can cause mental and physical illness. It addresses the alarming modern implications of music, particularly in relation to sonic weapons and its use in torture during the War on Terror. By examining these themes, the work offers a unique contribution to the intertwined histories of medicine, music, and the human body, shedding light on a largely overlooked aspect of musical impact.