Introduction to Sociology of Music: Research on the Operation of the Contemporary Social Music Production System

Author: Pu Su Jin
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Publish Date: 1997-12-01
Features: The book features an innovative and distinctive structure, clear and fluent presentation, in-depth and comprehensive discussions, and rich independent insights. It is dedicated to the discipline construction of music sociology in China, striving to reflect the unique characteristics of this field. In Chapter, it categorically introduces the sociological views on music from ancient to modern times, both at home and abroad, with extensive references and abundant materials, providing a wealth of information. Chapter 2 discusses the research objects, disciplinary structure, functions, and research methods of Chinese music sociology, which is one of the key highlights of the book. Another significant feature of the book is its practicality. The author also avoids vague and unfounded rhetoric, instead focusing on integrating theory with practice. This is particularly evident in chapters such as "Audience Theory," "Communication Theory," "Pop Culture Theory," and "Commodity Theory" in the field of social music.