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Music Sociology
Probstfield, Meghan D.; Horsfall, Sara Towe; Meij, Jan-Martijn
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Description for Music Sociology
Paperback. Introduces the sociology of music to those who may not be familiar with it and provides a historical perspective on popular music. Num Pages: 332 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AV; JHBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
Music Sociology explores 16 different genres to demonstrate that music everywhere reflects social values, organisational processes, meanings and individual identity. Presenting original ethnographic research, the contributors use descriptions of subcultures to explain the concepts of music sociology, including the rituals that link people to music, the past and each other. Music Sociology introduces the sociology of music to those who may not be familiar with it and provides a basic historical perspective on popular music in America and beyond.
Music Sociology explores 16 different genres to demonstrate that music everywhere reflects social values, organisational processes, meanings and individual identity. Presenting original ethnographic research, the contributors use descriptions of subcultures to explain the concepts of music sociology, including the rituals that link people to music, the past and each other. Music Sociology introduces the sociology of music to those who may not be familiar with it and provides a basic historical perspective on popular music in America and beyond.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
332
Condition
New
Number of Pages
332
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781612053134
SKU
V9781612053134
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About Probstfield, Meghan D.; Horsfall, Sara Towe; Meij, Jan-Martijn
Horsfall, Sara Towe; Meij, Jan-Martijn; Probstfield, Meghan
Reviews for Music Sociology
“This book yields many thoughtful ideas and findings about music in the Americas, and is worth study by students and music lovers. Summing Up: Highly recommended.” –CHOICE “I think this is a wonderful book and a valuable tool for anyone interested in understanding the role of music in society.“ -Warren Waren, Texas A&M University