On the book titled scientific methods and approaches in music studies

Abstract

This study is an examination of a multi-authored book titled “Scientific Methods and Approaches in Music Studies” consisting of 14 chapters, one of which is co-authored and thirteen of which are authored individually. The book is a collaborative effort with a unique division of labor among the fourteen authors. The chapters are organized in a manner that progresses from the most general and fundamental topics to main and subtopics, ensuring both internal and external coherence in both form and content. Each chapter is meticulously treated, discussing its main outlines, characteristic features, and significant details, while incorporating necessary citations and references. Concrete situations and facts are illustrated and elaborated upon when relevant, supported by a rich bibliography. In its entirety, the book has been meticulously structured, formatted, and populated with content in accordance with a scientific understanding, approach, and methodology that befits its name, scope, and function. Therefore, it stands as an exemplary and pioneering work in its field, serving as a well-organized resource.