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Why Music Matters
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Listen to David Hesmondhalgh discuss the arguments at the core of ''Why Music Matters'' with Laurie Taylor on BBC Radio 4''s Thinking Allowed here. In what ways might music enrich the lives of people and of societies? What prevents it from doing so? ... Read more
Listen to David Hesmondhalgh discuss the arguments at the core of ''Why Music Matters'' with Laurie Taylor on BBC Radio 4''s Thinking Allowed here.

In what ways might music enrich the lives of people and of societies? What prevents it from doing so? Why Music Matters explores the role of music in our lives, and investigates the social and political significance of music in modern societies.
  • First book of its kind to explore music through a variety of theories and approaches and unite these theories using one authoritative voice
  • Combines a broad yet theoretically sophisticated approach to music and society with real clarity and accessibility
  • A historically and sociologically informed understanding of music in relation to questions of social power and inequality
  • By drawing on both popular and academic talk about a range of musical forms and practices, readers will engage with a wide musical terrain and a wealth of case studies
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  • June 25, 2013
  • eng
  • 9781118536070
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David Hesmondhalgh
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David Hesmondhalgh is Professor of Media and Music Industries at the University of Leeds. He is the author of The Cultural Industries, now in its third edition (2013) and co-author (with Sarah Baker) ...
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