Book publication in music therapy: historical overview and moving forward. Issue 1 (1st June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goodman, Karen D.
• Is Part Of: Nordic journal of music therapy. Volume 25:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 28
• Page End: 29
• Publication Date: 2016-06-01
• Subjects: Books -- publication -- future training; Music therapy -- Scandinavia -- Periodicals; Music Therapy -- Periodicals; 615.85154
• DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2016.1179915
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0809-8131

Abstract

Abstract : Clinicians, academics and researchers are called upon to publish key ideas that will inform the field of music therapy. Have we considered, in a broader context, the historical backdrop of publishing in the field to date and, therefore, the possible gaps in the literature? In a 2015 publication, I analyse the book publication (337 books) in the years 1954–2014, suggesting areas that are in need of attention. Further I provide information relevant to the process of publishing. This presentation will provide the highlights of the 2015 analysis. The book analysis divides publication into the following categories: Comprehensive, Assessment, Methods (note: this area is further analysed), Research, Perspectives, Pragmatic, Supervision, Music Therapy Education and Training. While the data will, of course, change from year to year, I believe this material is essential for providing a starting point for music therapists to consider the trends, patterns and needs in the book publication of our field. With rapid changes in bibliographic research, publishing and dissemination of books, it is important for the music therapist to consider citation, redundancy, patterns, trends, gaps, publishing companies and distribution when writing a book.