El. knyga: Music Education: Source Readings from Ancient Greece to Today 4th edition [Taylor & Francis e-book]

For music educators, Mark (music, Towson U.) collects readings from antiquity to the present that demonstrate why music education is an important activity through the history of Western culture. Readings are organized by theme, such as music as a curricular subject, philosophical and psychological views of music education, music education and society, music in the schools, and related government and advocacy. Mostly excerpts, readings are by educators, practitioners, philosophers, psychologists, government representatives, and professional organizations, ranging from Plato and Aristotle, to John Locke and Martin Luther, to John Dewey and scholars after 1950. This edition has been expanded to address societal changes since the last and focuses more on current readings. Some historical readings have been shortened; others have been omitted. New readings pertain to philosophy, psychology, and sociology, and the sections on and government and cultural diversity have been expanded. The international section has been integrated into the rest of the text, while the section on music in the schools has been expanded to include new thinking. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Music Education: Source Readings from Ancient Greece to Today is a collection of thematically organized essays that illuminate the importance of music education to individuals, communities and nations. The fourth edition has been expanded to address the significant societal changes that have occurred since the publication of the last edition, with a greater focus on current readings in government, philosophy, psychology, curriculum, sociology, and advocacy. This comprehensive text remains an essential reference for music educators today, demonstrating the value and support of their profession in the societies in which they live.