Sounds and Society: Themes in the sociology of music (Music & Society) - Softcover

Martin, Peter J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0719032245 ISBN 13: 9780719032240

Publisher: Manchester University Press, 1996

Synopsis

Peter 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' perspective is outlined, and the book concludes with a discussion of the social situation of music in advanced capitalist society.

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Synopsis:

In this introduction to the social analysis of music, the author argues that musical meaning must be understood as socially constructed, rather than inherent, and that the notion of a correspondance between social and musical structures is highly problematic. An alternative approach, based on the "social action" perspective is outlined, and the book concludes with a discussion of the social situation of music in advanced capitalist society. The text draws on studies spanning the whole spectrum of Western music - rock bands to symphony orchestras, medieval plainchant to avant-garde jazz.

From the Back Cover:

Despite the importance of music in contemporary culture, and the explosion of interest in cultural studies, the social analysis of music has remained relatively undeveloped. In this pioneering new book, Dr. Martin develops a genuinely sociological perspective on music.

About this edition

• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0719032245
• ISBN 13: 9780719032240
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 314