ISBN:
9780415718882
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (277 p)
Series Statement:
Routledge Advances in Sociology
Parallel Title:
Print version Social Networks and Music Worlds
DDC:
306.4/842
Keywords:
Electronic books
Abstract:
Social networks are critical for the creation and consumption of music. This edited collection, Social Networks and Music Worlds, introduces students and scholars of music in society to the core concepts and tools of social network analysis. The collection showcases the use of these tools by sociologists, historians and musicologists, examining a variety of distinct ''music worlds'', including post-punk, jazz, rap, folk, classical music, Ladyfest and the world of ''open mic'' performances, on a number of different scales (local, national and international). In addition to their overarching Int
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of figures; List of tables; Notes on contributors; Foreword; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 What is social network analysis? An introduction for music scholars; 3 Totally wired: the network of structure of the post-punk worlds of Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield 1976-80; 4 Symbolic versus commercial success among British female composers; 5 Music consumption: networks and omnivorism; 6 Between social worlds and local scenes: patterns of collaboration in francophone rap music
Description / Table of Contents:
7 Embracing difference in feminist music worlds: a Ladyfest case study8 The enabling qualities of Manchester's open mic network; 9 Exploring music careers: music graduates and early career trajectories in the UK; 10 Tastes, ties and social space: exploring Sheffield's folk singing world; 11 On jazz worlds; Index
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
