David Hesmondhalgh
Why Music Matters
- ISBN 13:
- 9781405192415
- author:
- David Hesmondhalgh
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 204
- Dimensions:
- 22.7 x 15.7 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Music, History & Criticism, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
David Hesmondhalgh's 'Why Music Matters' explores the role of music in our lives and its social and political significance in modern societies. By drawing on both popular and academic talk about a range of musical forms and practices, this book offers a broad yet theoretically sophisticated approach to understanding music and society.
Through a historically and sociologically informed understanding of music in relation to questions of social power and inequality, Hesmondhalgh examines the ways in which music can enrich or hinder the lives of people and societies. This authoritative voice brings together various theories and approaches to provide a comprehensive understanding of music's place in modern society.
With real clarity and accessibility, 'Why Music Matters' engages readers with a wide musical terrain and a wealth of case studies, making it an ideal choice for anyone interested in the social and cultural significance of music.
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