Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World, Volume 1 - Media, Industry, Society (Hardcover, New)

The first comprehensive reference work on popular music of the world Contributors are the world's leading popular music scholars Includes extensive bibliographies, discographies, sheet music listings and filmographies This is the first volume in a series of encyclopedic works covering popular music of the world. Consisting of some 500 entries by 130 contributors from around the world. Entries range between 250 and 5000 words, and is arranged in two Parts: Part 1: SOcial and Cultural Dimensions, covering the social phenomena of relevance to the practice of popular music. Part II: The Industry, covers all aspects of the popular music industry, such as copyright, instrumental manufacture, management and marketing, record corporations, studios, companies, and labels. Entries include bibliographies, discographies and filmographies, and an extensive index is provided. Contents: Preface List of contributors List of abbreviations Arrangement of the Material Part I: Social and Cultural Dimensions Documentation Popular Music Studies Social Phenomena Stylistic and Textual Dimensions Venues Part II: The Industry General Terms Audio Technical Terms Broadcasting Copyright Deals and Contracts The Film Industry and Popular Music Instrument Manufacture Management and Marketing Publishing Recording: Record Corporations: Recording Studios; Record Labels/Companies Unions Index

General

Imprint:	Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World
Release date:	March 2003
First published:	2003
Editors:	John Shepherd • David Horn • Dave Laing • Paul Oliver • Peter Wicke
Dimensions:	192 x 253 x 51mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	832
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-8264-6321-0
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Media, information & communication industries > General Books > Music > General Promotions
LSN:	0-8264-6321-5
Barcode:	9780826463210

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