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The Cultural Sociology of Art and Music: New Directions and New Discoveries

The Cultural Sociology of Art and Music: New Directions and New Discoveries

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This edited collection explores the Strong Programs contribution to the sociological study of the arts, placing it in conversation with other cultural perspectives. It presents new research by renowned figures and early career scholars, reflecting on the field's history, theoretical innovations, and future directions. The chapters explore aesthetic issues, material environments, social settings, and controversies about music and artistic matters. The editors' introduction and Ron Eyerman's afterword place the chapters in context and reflect on their collective contribution to meaning-centered sociology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 445 pages
Publication date: 17 December 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG


This edited collection further develops the significant contribution of Strong Programs to the sociological study of the arts, placing it in dialogue with other cultural perspectives within the field. Presenting a selection of the most recent and innovative research by renowned scholars and early career researchers, the volume represents a significant milestone in the advancement of cultural sociology of art and music.

The chapters in Part 1 establish new agendas by exploring the field's historical context, introducing theoretical innovations, and proposing future research directions. Part 2 delves into aesthetic considerations and challenges associated with the creation, experience, and interpretation of art and music. Part 3 examines the material environments and social contexts in which individuals engage with art and music. Part 4 examines controversies surrounding music and disputes over artistic matters, occurring in various public spheres, the American judicial system, and an emerging academic discipline.

The editors' introduction and Ron Eyerman's afterword provide valuable contextualization and reflection on the collective contributions of the chapters to meaning-centered sociology.

Weight: 734g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031114199
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022

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