Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain
by Oliver Sacks
Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain by Oliver Sacks holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 38.2K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 400 pages.
About Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain
With the same trademark compassion and erudition he brought to The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Oliver Sacks explores the place music occupies in the brain and how it affects the human condition. In Musicophilia, he shows us a variety of what he calls “musical misalignments.” Among them: a man struck by lightning who suddenly desires to become a pianist at the age of forty-two; an entire group of children with Williams syndrome, who are hypermusical from birth; people with “amusia,” to whom a symphony sounds like the clattering of pots and pans; and a man whose memory spans only seven seconds-for everything but music. Illuminating, inspiring, and utterly unforgettable, Musicophilia is Oliver Sacks’ latest masterpiece.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Oliver Sacks |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 400 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Music, Science, Psychology |
| Average Rating | 3.88 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 38,152 |
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What genre is Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain?
Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain is categorized as Non-Fiction, Music, Science, Psychology. Its primary genre classification is Science.
Is Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain worth reading?
Based on 38.2K reader ratings, Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain?
Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain has 400 pages.
Who wrote Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain?
Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain was written by Oliver Sacks. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain?
The ISBN-13 for Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain is 9780676979790.0.
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