Sociology of the Arts

von Alexander

392 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This is a comprehensive overview of the sociology of art and an authoritative work of scholarship by a leading expert in the field. The international selection of perspectives, empirical research, and case studies makes this book essential for teaching and studying the sociology of art. - Synthesizes the various theoretical models of art sociology. - Provides empirical examples of books, films, television shows, dance, and music, as well as exemplars of sociological work on the arts. - Discusses works from both fine and popular ends of the cultural spectrum. - Explores how art is created, distributed, received, consumed, and used by people who experience it.

• Reihe: John Wiley & Sons
• ISBN: 9780631230397
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 22.01.2003
• Größe: 240 x 161 mm
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons