Understanding Popular Music Culture

Author : Roy Shuker
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 041523509X
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Popular Music written by Roy Shuker and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focussing on the variety of genres that make up pop music, Roy Shuker explores key subjects which shape our experience of music such as, music production, the music industry, music policy, fans, audiences and subcultures.Understanding Popular Music is a comprehensive introduction to the history and meaning of popular music. It begins with a critical assessment of the different ways in which popular music has been studied and the difficulties and debates which surround the analysis of popular culture and popular music.Drawing on the recent work of music scholars and the popular music press, Shuker explores key subjects which shape our experience of music, including music production, the music industry, music policy, fans, audiences and subcultures, the musician as 'star', music journalism, and the reception and consumption of popular music. This fully revised and updated second edition includes:*case studies and lyrics of artists such as Shania Twain, S Club 7, The Spice Girls and Fat Boy Slim* the impact of technologies including on-line delivery and the debates over MP3 and Napster* the rise of DJ culture and the changing idea of the 'musician'* a critique of gender and sexual politics and the discrimination which exists in the music industry* moral panics over popular music including the controversies surrounding artists such as Marilyn Manson and Ice-T* a comprehensive discography, guide to further reading and directory of websites.

Author : Roy Shuker
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136744738
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Popular Music Culture written by Roy Shuker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written specifically for students, this introductory textbook explores the history and meaning of rock and popular music. Roy Shuker's study provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the production, distribution, consumption and meaning of popular music and examines the difficulties and debates which surround the analysis of popular culture and popular music. This heavily revised and updated third edition includes: new case studies on the iPod, downloading, and copyright the impact of technologies, including on-line delivery and the debates over MP3 and Napster new chapters on music genres, cover songs and the album canon as well as music retail, radio and the charts case studies and lyrics of artists such as Robert Johnson, The Who, Fat Boy Slim and The Spice Girls a comprehensive discography, suggestions for further reading, listening and viewing and a directory of useful websites. With chapter related guides to further reading, listening and viewing, a glossary, and a timeline, this textbook is the ideal introduction for students.

Author : Roy Shuker
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0415517133
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Popular Music Culture written by Roy Shuker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the variety of genres that make up pop music, Roy Shuker explores key subjects which shape our experience of music such as music production, the music industry, music policy, fans, audiences and subcultures.

Author : Roy Shuker
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415347709
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Popular Music written by Roy Shuker and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 'Key Concepts in Popular Music', Roy Shuker presents a comprehensive A-Z glossary of the main terms and concepts used in the study of popular music.

Author : Roy Shuker
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134564791
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Popular Music written by Roy Shuker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Popular Music is a comprehensive introduction to the history and meaning of popular music. It begins with a critical assessment of the different ways in which popular music has been studied and the difficulties and debates which surround the analysis of popular culture and popular music. Drawing on the recent work of music scholars and the popular music press, Shuker explores key subjects which shape our experience of music, including music production, the music industry, music policy, fans, audiences and subcultures, the musician as 'star', music journalism, and the reception and consumption of popular music. This fully revised and updated second edition includes: *case studies and lyrics of artists such as Shania Twain, S Club 7, The Spice Girls and Fat Boy Slim * the impact of technologies including on-line delivery and the debates over MP3 and Napster * the rise of DJ culture and the changing idea of the 'musician' * a critique of gender and sexual politics and the discrimination which exists in the music industry * moral panics over popular music including the controversies surrounding artists such as Marilyn Manson and Ice-T * a comprehensive discography, guide to further reading and directory of websites.

Author : Dan W. Clanton Jr.
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136316043
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Religion and Popular Culture written by Dan W. Clanton Jr. and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-04 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introductory text provides students with a 'toolbox' of approaches for analyzing religion and popular culture. It encourages readers to think critically about the ways in which popular cultural practices and products, especially those considered as forms of entertainment, are laden with religious ideas, themes, and values. The chapters feature lively and contemporary case study material and outline relevant theory and methods for analysis. Among the areas covered are religion and food, violence, music, television and videogames. Each entry is followed by a helpful summary, glossary, bibliography, discussion questions and suggestions for further reading/viewing. Understanding Religion and Popular Culture offers a valuable entry point into an exciting and rapidly evolving field of study.

Author : Joseph A. Kotarba
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0415641942
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Society Through Popular Music written by Joseph A. Kotarba and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for Introductory Sociology and Sociology of Popular Music courses, the second edition of Understanding Society through Popular Music uses popular music to illustrate fundamental social institutions, theories, sociological concepts, and processes. The authors use music, a social phenomenon of great interest, to draw students in and bring life to their study of sociology. The new edition has been updated with cutting edge thinking on and current examples of subcultures, politics, and technology.

Author : Tim Wall
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446291014
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Studying Popular Music Culture written by Tim Wall and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That rare thing, an academic study of music that seeks to tie together the strands of the musical text, the industry that produces it, and the audience that gives it meaning... A vital read for anyone interested in the changing nature of popular music production and consumption" - Dr Nathan Wiseman-Trowse, The University of Northampton Popular music entertains, inspires and even empowers, but where did it come from, how is it made, what does it mean, and how does it eventually reach our ears? Tim Wall guides students through the many ways we can analyse music and the music industries, highlighting crucial skills and useful research tips. Taking into account recent changes and developments in the industry, this book outlines the key concepts, offers fresh perspectives and encourages readers to reflect on their own work. Written with clarity, flair and enthusiasm, it covers: Histories of popular music, their traditions and cultural, social, economic and technical factors Industries and institutions, production, new technology, and the entertainment media Musical form, meaning and representation Audiences and consumption. Students′ learning is consolidated through a set of insightful case studies, engaging activities and helpful suggestions for further reading.

Author : Bennett, Andy
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335202500
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cultures Of Popular Music written by Bennett, Andy and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2001-12-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a comprehensive cultural, social and historical overview of post-war popular music genres, from rock 'n' roll and psychedelic pop, through punk and heavy metal, to rap, rave and techno.

Author : Roy Shuker
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136577718
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Popular Music Culture: The Key Concepts written by Roy Shuker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in an updated 3rd edition this popular A-Z student handbook provides a comprehensive survey of key ideas and concepts in popular music culture. With new and expanded entries on genres and sub-genres the text comprehensively examines the social and cultural aspects of popular music, taking into account the digital music revolution and changes in the way that music is manufactured, marketed and delivered. New and updated entries include: social networking peer to peer American Idol video gaming genres and subgenres of blues, jazz, country, and world music music retail formats goth rock and emo electronic dance music. With further reading and listening included throughout, Popular Music Culture: The Key Concepts is an essential reference text for all students studying the social and cultural dimensions of popular music.