Studying popular music culture /
Tim Wall.
- 2nd ed.
- Los Angeles, Calif. : SAGE, 2013.
- 320 p. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
'Popular music entertains, inspires and even empowers us, but where did it come from, how is it made, what does it mean, and how does it eventually reach our ears? ...Taking into account recent changes and developments in the industry, this book outlines the key concepts, offers fresh perpectives and encourages readers to reflect on their own work. Written with clarity, flair and enthusiasm, it covers: Histories of popular music, their traditions and cultural, social, economic and technical factors. Industries and institutions, production, new technology, and the entertainment media. Musical form, meaning and representation. Audiences and consumption.'--Back cover.