Phenomenology in the Field of Play

Direct Experience, Aesthetics and Interpretation

Authors

  • Theresa R. Merrill Eastern Michigan University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15845/voices.v18i3.2582

Abstract

  

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Published

2018-10-04

How to Cite

Merrill, T. R. (2018). Phenomenology in the Field of Play: Direct Experience, Aesthetics and Interpretation. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 18(3). https://doi.org/10.15845/voices.v18i3.2582

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Section

Special Section: In Memory of Carolyn Kenny (1946-2017)