Book
Scales to scalpels : doctors who practice the healing arts of music and medicine / Lisa Wong ; with Robert Viagas.
"Tells the inspiring story of the Longwood Symphony Orchestra and the astounding interplay between music and medicine.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781605981772
- ISBN: 160598177X
- Physical Description: xvii, 284 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Pegasus Books, c2012.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-275). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Part I: Introducing the musician-physician. Overture to the musician-physician ; A pediatrician with a violin ; Music and healers, from Apollo to Dr. Albert Schweitzer ; The Longwood Symphony Orchestra finds its own Lambaréné -- Part II: Music, medicine, and healing. Musician-physician modulation ; Music as healing ; Music and brain development ; Left and right hemispheres ; Overcoming discord ; Musician, heal thyself ; Music and mental health -- Part III. Musician-physicians and the community. From classing chords to perfect harmonies ; Bringing the humanities back to medicine ; Tomorrow's musician-physicians. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Physicians as musicians. Healing > Songs and music. Healing > Psychological aspects. Music > Physiological effect. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | 615.85 Wong (Text) | 33294001832070 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
