Music in Evolution and Evolution in Music
Music in Evolution and Evolution in Music by Steven B. Jan, published by Open Book Publishers in 2022, offers a comprehensive exploration of the connections between evolutionary theory and music. This 806-page book delves into the ‘evolutionary algorithm’ that influences both biological and musical-cultural evolution, providing insights into how musicality can enhance our understanding of Darwin’s theory and vice versa.
Readers will find a detailed examination of key evolutionary concepts alongside the development of human musicality. The book comprises seven chapters, featuring musical examples, figures, and definitions that make it accessible to a broad audience. Jan addresses topics such as cultural evolution, the role of evolutionary ideas in musical scholarship, animal vocalizations, and technology’s impact on music, while also considering consciousness as an evolutionary phenomenon. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the interplay between music and evolutionary thought.
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Music in Evolution and Evolution in Music by Steven Jan is a comprehensive account of the relationships between evolutionary theory and music. Examining the ‘evolutionary algorithm’ that drives biological and musical-cultural evolution, the book provides a distinctive commentary on how musicality and music can shed light on our understanding of Darwin’s famous theory, and vice-versa.
Comprised of seven chapters, with several musical examples, figures and definitions of terms, this original and accessible book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the relationships between music and evolutionary thought. Jan guides the reader through key evolutionary ideas and the development of human musicality, before exploring cultural evolution, evolutionary ideas in musical scholarship, animal vocalisations, music generated through technology, and the nature of consciousness as an evolutionary phenomenon.
A unique examination of how evolutionary thought intersects with music, Music in Evolution and Evolution in Music is essential to our understanding of how and why music arose in our species and why it is such a significant presence in our lives.
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