{"title":"Henkjan Honing","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the fascinating world of music cognition with the insightful works of Henkjan Honing. A renowned author in the fields of science and nature, Henkjan Honing masterfully bridges the gap between neuroscience and music in his engaging books. His collection, including popular titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Evolving Animal Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e, offers an in-depth exploration of how music has evolved across species and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoning's work delves into the profound connections between music and the brain, illustrating how rhythmic and melodic patterns influence both human and animal behaviour. Whether you're a science enthusiast or a music lover, Henkjan Honing's books provide a unique perspective on the evolutionary aspects of music and its intrinsic place in the animal kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with these illuminating writings and expand your understanding of the complex relationship between music and cognition. Perfect for anyone looking to explore the scientific underpinnings of sound and rhythm, Henkjan Honing's works promise to captivate and educate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-evolving-animal-orchestra-by-henkjan-honing-9780262039321","title":"The Evolving Animal Orchestra","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA music researcher's quest to discover other musical species. Even those of us who can't play a musical instrument or lack a sense of rhythm can perceive and enjoy music. Research shows that all humans possess the trait of musicality. We are a musical species—but are we the only musical species? Is our musical predisposition unique, like our linguistic ability? In \u003cem\u003eThe Evolving Animal Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e, Henkjan Honing embarks upon a quest to discover if humans share the trait of musicality with other animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Darwin believed that musicality was a capacity of all animals, human and nonhuman, with a clear biological basis. Taking this as his starting point, Honing—a music cognition researcher—visits a series of biological research centres to observe the ways that animals respond to music. He has studied scientists' accounts of Snowball, the cockatoo who could dance to a musical beat, and of Ronan, the sea lion, who was trained to move her head to a beat. Now Honing will be able to make his own observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoning tests a rhesus monkey for beat perception via an EEG; performs a listening experiment with zebra finches; considers why birds sing, and if they intend their songs to be musical; explains why many animals have perfect pitch; and watches marine mammals respond to sounds. He reports on the unforeseen twists and turns, doubts, and oversights that are a part of any scientific research—and which point to as many questions as answers. But, as he shows us, science is closing in on the biological and evolutionary source of our musicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342755320044,"sku":"9780262039321","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7506223482281.jpg?v=1743940062"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/henkjan-honing.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}