A valuable introduction to the central issues in the sociology
of the arts, this work draws on sociology, art history, feminism,
and literary and media studies, to explain the social nature of the
arts, their production, distribution, and reception. This second
edition is the result of the author's chapter-by-chapter review and
updating, taking into account not only her own re-thinking on these
issues but also the work that has been done in cultural studies and
the sociology of the arts since the first edition appeared in 1984.
Wolff considers changes in sociology, literary studies, and
cultural studies, and their implications for the project of the
sociology of art: the relevance of post structuralist theory for an
understanding of the author/artist; and the current, and perhaps
unfounded, rejection of the concept of ideology. The author also
assesses the question of cultural politics in relation to debates
about postmodernism, as well as the matter of identity politics
with regard to gender and ethnicity. Containing a wealth of
information about both past and present thinking on the sociology
of art, this book will be of particular interest both to students
of the arts and students of sociology.
General
Imprint: |
New York University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 1993 |
First published: |
October 1993 |
Authors: |
Janet Wolff
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
256 |
Edition: |
2nd Revised edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8147-9270-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
The arts: general issues >
General
|
LSN: |
0-8147-9270-7 |
Barcode: |
9780814792704 |
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