Music Sociology - Examining the Role of Music in Social Life

Introduces the sociology of music to those who may not be familiar with it and provides a historical perspective on popular music.

List of contents

Preface for the Instructor, by Joseph Kotarba, Preface for the Student, by Joseph Kotarba, Introduction by the Editors, I. Journey into American Music, II. Experience of Music: Ritual and Authenticity. III. Experience of Music: Stratification and Identity, IV. Experience of Music: Subcultures and Musical Enclaves, V. Music as Social Change and Commentary, VI. Commodification of Music, References, Index, About the Editors

About the author

Horsfall, Sara Towe; Meij, Jan-Martijn; Probstfield, Meghan

Summary

Introduces the sociology of music to those who may not be familiar with it and provides a historical perspective on popular music.

Product details

• Authors: Sara Towe Horsfall, Sara Towe/ Meij Horsfall, Horsfall Sara Towe, Jan-Martijn Meij, Meij Jan-Martijn, Meghan Probstfield
• Publisher: Paradigm Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.01.2014
• EAN: 9781612053134
• ISBN: 978-1-61205-313-4
• No. of pages: 332
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Music, MUSIC / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Holidays (non-religious), Sociology: sport & leisure, Sociology: sport and leisure