Sounds and Society: Themes in the Sociology of Music

by Peter J. Martin

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In this introduction to the social analysis of music, the author argues that musical meaning must be understood as socially constructed, rather than inherent, and that the notion of a correspondance between social and musical structures is highly problematic. An alternative approach, based on the "social action" perspective is outlined, and the book concludes with a discussion of the social situation of music in advanced capitalist society. The text...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0719032245

ISBN13:9780719032240

Release Date:October 1996

Publisher:Manchester University Press

Length:320 Pages

Weight:0.90 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography Education & Reference Music Performing Arts Politics & Social Sciences Reference Social Science Social Sciences Sociology

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