{"product_id":"sociology-of-the-arts-9780631230397","title":"Sociology of the Arts","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style:\" none\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSynthesizes the various theoretical models of art sociology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides empirical examples of books, films, television shows, dance, and music, as well as exemplars of sociological work on the arts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses works from both fine and popular ends of the cultural spectrum.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores how art is created, distributed, received, consumed, and used by people who experience it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In the twenty-five years that I have worked and taught in the field of sociology, this is the first textbook that I can remember enjoying and learning a lot from. Alexander’s \u003ci\u003eSociology of the Arts\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life both cutting-edge research and classic works in the sociology of literature, music, art, and popular culture. Students will discover what fascinating things researchers have learned by studying the arts sociologically. And specialists will know what is happening in the forefront of the field.\" \u003ci\u003eAnn Swidler, University of California at Berkeley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eSociology of the Arts\u003c\/i\u003e is a most welcome addition to the field. With a high level of sophistication, but without unnecessary jargon, Dr. Alexander clearly lays out the different frameworks of analysis that have emerged in recent years.\" \u003ci\u003eVera Zolberg, New School for Social Research\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is an informative and thoughtful text for courses in the sociology of art.\" \u003ci\u003eD. Harper, Univesity of Rochester\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface. \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction: What is Art?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Relationship between Art and Society.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Reflection Approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study. The Reflection of Race in Children's Books.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Shaping Theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study. Violence and Television.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. A Mediated View: The Cultural Diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Cultural Diamond.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA. The Production of Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Art Worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study. From Academy to Public Sale.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Culture Industries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study. Innovation and Diversity in the Production of Music.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Networks and Nonprofits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study. Piccolos on the Picket Line: A Strike in the Symphony.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Artists.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study. Nothing Succeeds Like Success: Careers in the Film Industry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Globalization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study. The Return of the Elgin (or Parthenon) Marbles?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB. The Consumption of Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Reception Approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study. Romance Novels as Combat and Compensation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Audience Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study. Cowboys, Indians, and Western Movies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Art and Social Boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study. Framing Heavy Metal and Rap Music.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Art in Society.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. The Art Itself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study. The Renaissance Way of Seeing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. The Constitution of Art in Society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study. A Strange Sensation: Controversies in Art.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Conclusion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Studying Art Sociologically.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403451670871,"sku":"9780631230397","price":104.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780631230397.jpg?v=1730483512","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/sociology-of-the-arts-9780631230397","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}