Book review: Music therapy research

As research in music therapy evolves, textbooks that offer an overview of the field and guidance in planning and conducting research are of increasing importance. In a sector that is challenged by economic stringency, there is a growing need for music therapists to show “value for money,” by evaluating, and being able to defend, the impact of what they do. Commissioners demand evidence-based practice, which opens up the opportunity for quality research and development in this area...