Dr Daniel J. Schneck was a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering and the Biomedical Engineering Society. He published widely, including 24 books, and was a National Book Award nominated author. He was an international consultant on basic physiological function and the role of music in human adaptation. He was also an accomplished violinist and performed professionally. He was based in Virginia, USA.

• Preface. Introduction. Part I. What is this thing called "me"? 1. Brief Overview of the Entire Human Body. 2. The Living Engine/Instrument. 3. The Mobile Engine/Instrument. 4. The Digital, Living Engine/Instrument. 5. The Sentient Living Engine/Musical Instrument. 6. The Responsive... But... Stationary Living Engine. 7. The Controlled, Living Engine/Instrument. Part II. How does "me" work? 8. The Motivated Living Engine/Instrument. 9. The Anthropocentric Living Engine/Instrument. 10. The Human Information Technology (IT) System for Handling/Processing and Managing Data and Information. 11. The Body in Time. 12. On Physiologic Optimization Schemes... Among Them... Adaptation Mechanisms. 13. On Anatomical Design Criteria... Among Them... Self-Similarity. 14. Recapitulation, Summary, and Music Therapy. References. Suggested Further Reading. Index.

Daniel Schneck has the tremendous advantage of being both a scientist and a musician. This book draws on his experience as a performing violinist, a doctor and a teacher. I have had the pleasure of working with him in his capacity as violinist when I was Music Director and Conductor of the Roanoke Symphony and can testify to his skill and musicality. I am filled with admiration for his commitment to the field of music therapy, as he is uniquely qualified to lead this rapidly-evolving area, and his book is organized and well written. He draws from Aristotle, Plato and Shakespeare to illustrate his points, and his ability to teach makes this a rewarding read.