{"title":"Nicholas Cook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicholas Cook\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the rich interplay between music and culture, inviting readers to delve into the complexities of musical expression and its wider significance. His works often blend scholarly insight with approachable analysis, making them valuable for both music lovers and those interested in the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough clear, engaging prose, Cook unpacks the ways music communicates emotion and meaning, offering fresh perspectives on listening and interpretation. Readers can expect thoughtful commentary that deepens their appreciation of music as a vital part of human culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"music-by-nicholas-cook-9781509542406","title":"Music","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs countries went into lockdown in 2020, people turned to music for comfort and solidarity. Neighbours sang to each other from their balconies; people participated in online music sessions that created an experience of socially distanced togetherness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNicholas Cook argues that the value of music goes far beyond simple enjoyment. Music can enhance well-being, interpersonal relationships, cultural tolerance, and civil cohesion. At the same time, music can be a tool of persuasion or ideology. Thinking about music helps bring into focus the values that are mobilised in today’s culture wars. Making music together builds relationships of interdependence and trust: rather than escapism, it offers a blueprint for a community of mutual obligation and interdependence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMusic: Why It Matters\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone who loves playing, listening to, or thinking about music, as well as those pursuing it as a career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597279150316,"sku":"9781509542406","price":23.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509542406-music.jpg?v=1777947572"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nicholas-cook.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}