Sounds and Society - Themes in the Sociology of Music (Paperback, New Ed)

In this pioneering new book, Dr Martin presents a lively and accessible introduction to the social analysis of music.
Dr Martin argues that musical meaning must be understood as socially constructed, rather than inherent, and that the notion of a correspondence between social and musical structures is highly problematic. An alternative approach, based on the 'social action' pespective is outlined, and the book concludes with a discussion of the social situation of music in advanced capitalist society. Along the way, leading thinkers are introduced: Adorno, Weber and Schntz as well as, more recently, John Shepherd and the feminist musicologists. The book draws on studies spanning the whole spectrum of Western music - rock bands to symphony orchestras, medieval plainchant to avant-garde jazz and concludes with a discussion of the social situation of music in advanced capitalist society.

General

Imprint:	Manchester University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 1996
First published:	1996
Authors:	Peter J. Martin
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	320
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7190-3224-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Theory of music & musicology > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Western music, periods & styles > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Music > Theory of music & musicology > General Books > Music > Western music, periods & styles > General
LSN:	0-7190-3224-5
Barcode:	9780719032240

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