The authors of this book argue that music is fundamental to social life. Music is not merely a form of leisure or entertainment - it is central to the very formation and reproduction of human societies.
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Bibliografie : p. 218-224. - Met reg. New links between musicology and cultural studies; music and psychoanalysis; music as medium; music as structure; music and language; a performative semiological model; towards a sociology of sound.
In this book Shepherd and Wicke make a bold and original contribution to the understanding of music as a form of human expression. They argue that music is fundamental to social life. Music is not merely a form of leisure or entertainment: it is central to the very formation and…
Rock music - powerful, sensual, loud and full of energy. It has changed the face of modern music. But what is its fascination for, and its significance in contemporary society and what cultural values does it reflect? Peter Wicke addresses these issues in a stimulating and penet…