Music and the Sociological Gaze: Art Worlds and Cultural Production (Music and Society)

by Peter J Martin (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2006

  $21.83

  At a time when the 'social' analysis of music is receiving unprecedented attention, this important new book demonstrates ways in which sociological ideas can make a distinct contribution to understanding music. In doing so, it also highlights the contrasts between a sociological perspective and those emanating from cultural studies and musicology. -- .