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This work is a handy desk reference for academic and public library
music reference collections as well as teachers, musicians, and
composers. The more than 250 books discussed represent a core
bibliography on this late 20th-century phenomenon that is very much
in transition as the concepts of electronic and computer merge into
a single music, whether acoustic or electronic in origin. Of
special interest is an up-to-date listing of on-line sources found
on the Internet, including World Wide Web sites and electronic
discussion lists. Topics represented include history, literature on
synthesis and synthesizers, electronic music instruments and
devices, electronic music composition, MIDI (Musical Instrument
Digital Interface), the teaching of computer and electronic music,
bibliographies and dictionaries. Covered by way of appendices are
major dissertations and theses, lists of periodicals that have
dealt with the subject, and a compilation of electronic music
instrument and device system manuals currently in print.
This textbook introduces you to existentialist philosophical theory
and its cultural influence. The first part of the book offers an
introductory overview of the 19th century historical roots of
existentialist thought and chapters on all the key players:
Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, de Beauvoir, and Camus.
The second part presents a thematic approach, with chapters on
Christian and Jewish existentialism, existentialism in America,
existential psychology and existentialism in the cinema. Ideal for
undergraduate and classroom use, this engaging and accessible
textbook includes pedagogical features, such as study questions,
chapter summaries, key definitions and further reading.
This title introduces students to the context, key themes and
influence of Schopenhauer's major work, a key text in 19th Century
German thought. Schopenhauer's "The World as Will and
Representation" is widely considered to be one of the most
important and influential texts in nineteenth-century German
philosophy. The text provides an avenue through which to introduce
and explore a rich assortment of philosophical themes and
questions, and represents Schopenhauer's widely discussed attempt
to find personal meaning amidst a violent, frustrating and
seemingly godless world. Since it was published in 1818, the text
has influenced generations of musicians, artists, writers and
historians, as well as philosophers. This Reader's Guide presents a
concise and accessible introduction to the text, offering
invaluable guidance on: Philosophical context; Key themes; Reading
the text; Reception and influence; and Further reading. "Continuum
Reader's Guides" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to
key texts in literature and philosophy. Each book explores the
themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a
practical introduction to close reading, guiding students towards a
thorough understanding of the text. They provide an essential,
up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate students.
This title introduces students to the context, key themes and
influence of Schopenhauer's major work, a key text in 19th Century
German thought. Schopenhauer's "The World as Will and
Representation" is widely considered to be one of the most
important and influential texts in nineteenth-century German
philosophy. The text provides an avenue through which to introduce
and explore a rich assortment of philosophical themes and
questions, and represents Schopenhauer's widely discussed attempt
to find personal meaning amidst a violent, frustrating and
seemingly godless world. Since it was published in 1818, the text
has influenced generations of musicians, artists, writers and
historians, as well as philosophers. This Reader's Guide presents a
concise and accessible introduction to the text, offering
invaluable guidance on: philosophical context; key themes; reading
the text; reception and influence; and, further reading. "Continuum
Reader's Guides" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to
key texts in literature and philosophy. Each book explores the
themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a
practical introduction to close reading, guiding students towards a
thorough understanding of the text. They provide an essential,
up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate students.
This textbook introduces you to existentialist philosophical theory
and its cultural influence. The first part of the book offers an
introductory overview of the 19th century historical roots of
existentialist thought and chapters on all the key players:
Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, de Beauvoir, and Camus.
The second part presents a thematic approach, with chapters on
Christian and Jewish existentialism, existentialism in America,
existential psychology and existentialism in the cinema. Ideal for
undergraduate and classroom use, this engaging and accessible
textbook includes pedagogical features, such as study questions,
chapter summaries, key definitions and further reading.
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