Music and the Sociological Gaze: Art Worlds and Cultural Production

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Music and the Sociological Gaze: Art Worlds and Cultural Production
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter J. Martin
SeriesMusic and Society
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreTheory of music and musicology
ISBN/Barcode 9780719072178
ClassificationsDewey:306.4842
Audience
Undergraduate
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 30 October 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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. -- .

Author Biography

Peter J. Martin is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Manchester -- .