Music and the sociological gaze
Subtitle: art worlds and cultural production
By: Peter J. Martin
Series: Music and society (Series)
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Manchester
Language: eng
Number of pages: 246
ISBN-13: 9780719072161; 9780719072178
Subjects: Music -- Social aspects
Description: 'Music and the Sociological Gaze' illustrates how sociological ideas can make a distinct contribution to understanding music and examines the relationship between music and class cultures the social organisation of musical improvisation, music as a cultural object, and music in everyday situations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index