Books on Music Therapy

Below are recommended books on music therapy.

• Music Therapy for the Autistic Child by Juliette Alvin

  Describes the ways in which music therapy helps children with autism. $22.00 1991. ISBN 0198162766

• Therapeutic Uses of Music With Older Adults by Alicia Ann Clair

  As Amazon.com has stated, "University of Kansas, Lawrence. Text on the concept of music therapy for geriatric populations, for music therapists and students. Presents the theoretical basis for using music with older people rather than detailed applications or protocols. Softcover." $26.31 1996. ISBN 1878812327

• An Introduction to Music Therapy: Theory and Practice by William B. Davis et al.

  As Amazon.com has stated, "Available for the first time in paperback, this low-cost, high-quality guide to music therapy thought, research, and practice is the ideal text for a one semester overview and the perfect handbook for the practicing professional. You'll find that Davis, Gfeller, and Thaut's detailed descriptions of the populations most likely to receive music therapy are strongly supported by background material and extensive references, helping students build a firm base from which to explore the range of current healing modalities." $39.37 McGraw-Hill; 1998. ISBN 0697388603

• The New Music Therapist's Handbook, Second Edition by Suzanne B. Hanser

  This comprehensive work includes an introduction to music therapy, descriptions of music therapy sessions, the referral process, building rapport, and assessment. Goals, objectives, and target behaviors are also included. An essential, up-to-date reference. $29.95 Berklee Press; 2000. ISBN 0-643-00645-2

• The Best Alternative Medicine: What Works? What Does Not? By Kenneth R. Pelletier
  Introduction by Dr. Andrew Weil

  "Alternative medicine is now the fastest growing sector of American health care," proclaims the introduction to this 449 page bestseller. Complimentary & Alternative Medicine, CAM, is a subject author Dr. Pelletier is very familiar with from his involvement with the NIH funded Complimentary & Alternative Medicine Program at Stanford University. This book explores the rise of CAM and integrative medicine in America's political, educational, and healthcare systems and the plethora of government sponsored programs. The results of several influential studies in Music Therapy are included. $26.00 Simon & Schuster; 2000. ISBN 0-684-84207-6

• The PDR Family Guide to Natural Medicines & Healing Therapies

  This 400 page tome is from the makers of Physician's Desk Reference, America's most trusted drug guide for over 50 years, and has been hailed as "the most comprehensive book of its kind." Fifty forms of alternative care with detailed guidelines for choosing the best treatment and practitioner are provided. The book is divided into five parts. The second part, called "Guide to Alternative and Complementary Therapies", is the heart of the book. This part contains profiles of 51 therapies, from accupressure to yoga, arranged in alphabetical order for easy reference. Each profile includes the following standard sections: what treatment hopes to accomplish; side effects; how to select a therapist; who should avoid this therapy; and see a doctor if. The Publisher's Note includes a disclaimer that this book should not substitute for a doctor's professional judgment. Praises from Duke University Medical Center, Yale University School of Medicine, and University of California Irvine include "Comprehensive, easy-to-understand", "A must for every household", and "Valuable and timely". $23.00 Three Rivers Press; New York; 1999. ISBN 0-609-80071-X

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