Music in Educational Thought and Practice: A Survey from 800 BC

by Bernarr Rainbow and Gordon Cox

Book Overview

One of the landmark texts in music education reissued and brought up to date.

From its first appearance, this volume has been considered a standard text in music education courses worldwide, tracing the development of music as an educational force from the dawn of European civilisation in ancient Crete, Sparta, and Athens to today. It is a fascinating exploration of the people involved in teaching music over the centuries and their whole way...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843833603
• ISBN13: 9781843833604
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"