Singing
$39.79
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
18 March 2021
Summary
We are ‘hard-wired’ to sing - singing has defined our evolution. Through singing we express our feelings, communicate and connect with others. We are all singers: singing is part of us and defines cultures worldwide. Singing also, importantly, makes us feel better: it is, undoubtedly, good for us.
This book provides an important overview of current research showing the benefits of singing on our health and wellbeing. Case studies illustrate its power - for example, how singing helps h…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781838673321 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1838673326 |
| Author: | J. Yoon Irons, Grenville Hancox, J. Irons |
| Publisher: | Emerald Publishing Limited |
| Imprint: | Emerald Publishing Limited |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 18 March 2021 |
| Weight: | 216g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 138mm x 216mm |
| Series: | Arts for Health |
Critics Review
‘Singing is about participation. It is about being in the world. It is about wellbeing, everyday life, help and comfort. It is not for one minute about whether you have a “good” voice. It is not only about choir singing, pop music or opera. It is about taking part with your voice. This lovely book makes these points loud and clear.’ – Professor Tia DeNora
‘This book on singing is very pleasurable and easy to read, and is written in an engaged, straight-forward, and competent manner. The book will provide an interesting and easily-understandable introduction to laypeople with no prior knowledge on singing and the “arts for health” movement, and will also be relevant and useful reading for health practitioners, singing and music professionals, and even experienced researchers.’ – Mette Kaasgaard
J. Yoon Irons
J. Yoon Irons is a research fellow at the Health and Social Care Research Centre at the University of Derby, UK, where her research focuses on the health and wellbeing benefits of singing. She is also a singer and music therapist.
Grenville Hancox is Professor Emeritus at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK. He is the founder and artistic director of the Canterbury Cantata Trust charity and Sing to Beat Parkinson’s, which promote community group singing for better health and wellbeing. He is also a choral conductor and clarinettist.
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