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Why We Love Music
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Dr John Powell is a physicist and a classically trained musician, with naturally curly hair. He has given lectures at international laser conferences and played guitar in pubs in return for free beer. He prefers the latter activity. He holds a master's degree in music composition and a PhD in physics, and has taught physics at the universities of Nottingham and Lulea (Sweden) and musical acoustics at Sheffield University. He lives in Nottingham.

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Raises fascinating questions about the opportunities and pitfalls of our glut of music - Financial TimesIf you have ever felt intimidated by music and its terminology of whole and half steps, scales and chords, this book will put you at ease - Wall Street JournalA fascinating book, intriguing - Mark Radcliffe, BBC 6 MusicIn this book, Powell does for music what Masters and Johnson did for sex - Bernie KrauseA treat for music lovers - Big IssueAn engaging guide to the science of sound . . . He delivers a solid case for why people love (and need) music - Publishers Weekly

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