Electronic and Computer Music
"Provides a remarkable breadth of scientifically oriented information for advanced students and practitioners in the field who need to understand how the current technological landscape came about. This new edition, along with the earlier editions, belongs in academic music research libraries as well as relevant science collections...Highly recommended." --ChoiceReviews of the Previous Edition:"This is a thoroughly recommended book which covers the enormous field with commendable organization." --Tempo"This is a deeply informed and lucidly written book.  In its detailed information and balanced treatment, this book has no rivals." --Hi Fi News and Record Review"Manning's carefully documented history and development of electronic and computer music provides an updated version of the 1985 edition.  An extensive bibliography, discography, and index complete this informative account of the history and development of electronic and computer music." --International Journal of Music Education"The greatest contribution of Manning's book to the knowledge of electronic music lies in the impressive mastery of technical detail he displays . This book provides invaluable background information and may function as a regularly consulted encyclopedia." --Technology and Culture"Electronic and Computer Musicis well-researched and clearly written . There isn't a better book out there in English that presents the history of this field as clearly or comprehensively." --Computer Music Journal