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Bad Vibrations

The History of the Idea of Music as a Cause of Disease

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  • 226 pages
  • 8 hours of reading

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Exploring the historical perspective on music's detrimental effects, the book traces the evolution of the concept of pathological music from the Enlightenment to contemporary times. It highlights the shift in perception regarding music as a potential cause of mental and physical illness, particularly in light of modern issues such as sonic weapons and the use of music in torture during the War on Terror. This work offers a unique contribution to the intertwined histories of medicine, music, and the human body.

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Bad Vibrations, James Kennaway

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2016
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