{"product_id":"music-technology-in-therapeutic-and-wendy-magee-9781849052733","title":"Music Technology in Therapeutic and Health Settings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a rapidly emerging and developing area of music therapy practice that uses electronic music technologies in a range of therapeutic and clinical settings to help clients with complex needs. This edited volume explains cutting edge technologies and how to apply these tools in practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith contributions from leading experts in the field, the book takes the reader through the equipment that is available including computer-based software; electronic devices which produce musical sounds with minimal movement or skill; assistive devices such as switches and sensors; and recording and listening equipment. Clinical case studies are then offered that show these technologies being used successfully with a broad range of child and adult populations, including those with visual impairments, autism spectrum disorders, medical needs, physical challenges, and mental health issues, and within a variety of settings, including a neonatal intensive care unit, schools, hospital environments, and palliative care settings. The final section looks toward the future and examines philosophical and theoretical perspectives on the use of technology and its relationship to aesthetics, gender and identity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book will be a key resource for all music therapists, special needs educators, and professionals from the field of assistive technology, as well as allied health professionals such as occupational therapists and speech and language therapists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wendy Magee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1849052735\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781849052733\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/21\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 5.90w x 0.90d","brand":"Wendy Magee","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46431647826175,"sku":"9781849052733","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_726447da-660f-4889-93a8-3f0931a823d0.jpg?v=1735141968","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/music-technology-in-therapeutic-and-wendy-magee-9781849052733","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}