Full Description
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.
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
