Cook, Nicholas
Music: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198726043
- author:
- Cook, Nicholas
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 17.4 x 11.4 x 0.9 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Music, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Music: A Very Short Introduction by Nicholas Cook This book explores the history of music and thinking about music, focusing on its social and cultural dimensions. Drawing on a wide range of examples, from classical music to Chinese zither music, Cook considers how different types of music have shaped our understanding of music and its role in society. The book examines the development of music since the eighteenth century, its impact on present-day thinking and practice, and its role in contexts of social and political action. Cook also discusses the nature of music as a performance practice, the impact of digital technology on music production and consumption, and music's significance in a globalized world. By balancing Western classical traditions with other musical cultures, Cook provides a nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between music, culture, and society.
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