The Bloomsbury Handbook of Religion and Popular Music
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: Apr 06, 2017
Language: eng
Format: hardcover
Number of pages: 440
ISBN-13: 9781474237338
Description: "The Bloomsbury Handbook of Religion and Popular Music is the first comprehensive analysis of the most important themes and concepts in this field. Drawing on contemporary research from religious studies, theology, sociology, ethnography, and cultural studies, the volume comprises thirty-one specifically commissioned essays from a team of international experts. The chapters explore the principal areas of inquiry and point to new directions for scholarship. Featuring chapters on methodology, key genres, religious traditions and popular music subcultures, this volume provides the essential reference point for anyone with an interest in religion and popular music as well as popular culture more broadly. Religious traditions covered include Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Paganism and occultism. Coverage of genres and religion ranges from heavy metal, rap and hip hop to country music and film and television music. Edited by Christopher Partridge and Marcus Moberg, this Handbook defines the research field and provides an accessible entry point for new researchers in the field."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Notes: Source title: The Bloomsbury Handbook of Religion and Popular Music (Bloomsbury Handbooks in Religion)