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Title: Raising consciousness about the nuclear threat through music

Abstract

This dissertation examines the use of music, in particular topical collaborative group song writing, as a tool for raising consciousness about the threat of nuclear war. Consciousness raising is one way to overcome the phenomenon of denial and to increase discussion and social action in response to the nuclear threat. This dissertation measures the impact of a group song writing workshop on developing critical problem-solving in adult groups; it reviews how music is applied in psychological research and clinical work, has been used historically as a tool in social-change movements in America, and is used in the contemporary field of peace education. The perspectives of several theorists who discuss the potential of music to contribute to social change are presented. It is concluded that consciousness about the nuclear threat - in terms of naming and analyzing - can be raised by working with music's potential for developing affective, expressive, and collaborative capabilities in individuals and groups. Potential applications of the group song writing workshop are in schools, with peace organizations, music groups, and in relation to other social issues.

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Research Org.:
Massachusetts Univ., Amherst (USA)
OSTI Identifier:
6426829
Resource Type:
Thesis/Dissertation
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Thesis (Ph. D.)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; 32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; EDUCATIONAL TOOLS; NUCLEAR WEAPONS; WARFARE; ATTITUDES; PSYCHOLOGY; SOCIAL IMPACT; WEAPONS; 290600* - Energy Planning & Policy- Nuclear Energy; 320900 - Energy Conservation, Consumption, & Utilization- Education & Public Relations- (1980-)

Citation Formats

Ungerleider, J H. Raising consciousness about the nuclear threat through music. United States: N. p., 1987. Web.
Ungerleider, J H. Raising consciousness about the nuclear threat through music. United States.
Ungerleider, J H. 1987. "Raising consciousness about the nuclear threat through music". United States.
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abstractNote = {This dissertation examines the use of music, in particular topical collaborative group song writing, as a tool for raising consciousness about the threat of nuclear war. Consciousness raising is one way to overcome the phenomenon of denial and to increase discussion and social action in response to the nuclear threat. This dissertation measures the impact of a group song writing workshop on developing critical problem-solving in adult groups; it reviews how music is applied in psychological research and clinical work, has been used historically as a tool in social-change movements in America, and is used in the contemporary field of peace education. The perspectives of several theorists who discuss the potential of music to contribute to social change are presented. It is concluded that consciousness about the nuclear threat - in terms of naming and analyzing - can be raised by working with music's potential for developing affective, expressive, and collaborative capabilities in individuals and groups. Potential applications of the group song writing workshop are in schools, with peace organizations, music groups, and in relation to other social issues.},
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year = {Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987},
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