Oxford Handbook of Philosophy in Music Education (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780195394733)

Music education thrives on philosophical inquiry, the systematic and critical examination of beliefs and assumptions. Yet philosophy, often considered abstract and irrelevant, is often absent from the daily life of music instructors. In The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy in Music Education, editors Wayne D. Bowman and Ana Lucia Frega have drawn together a variety of philosophical perspectives from the profession's most exciting scholars. Rather than relegating philosophical inquiry to moot questions and abstract situations, the contributors to this volume address everyday concerns faced by music educators everywhere, demonstrating that philosophy offers a way of navigating the daily professional life of music education and proving that critical inquiry improves, enriches, and transforms instructional practice for the better. Questioning every musical practice, instructional aim, assumption, and conviction in music education, The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy in Music Education presents new and provocative approaches to the practice of teaching music.

Author: Wayne D. Bowman
ISBN-10: 0195394739
ISBN-13: 9780195394733
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/25/2012
Pages: 544
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.15lbs
Size: 9.80h x 6.90w x 1.70d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2012