Music and Social Movements: Mobilizing Traditions in the Twentieth Century (Cambridge Cultural Social Studies) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Andrew Jamison (Author) "Social movements are interpreted in this book as central moments in the reconstitution of culture..." (more)
Key Phrases: cognitive praxis, alternative popular culture, black music tradition, United States, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"...a readable book that takes tradition seriously. A book for large undergraduate and graduate collections." Choice 10/98

"^Music and Movements^ is worthwhile reading for movement and popular culture scholars" American Journal of Sociology

"...an excellent overview of music in the service of political struggle." Gage Averill, Yearbook for Traditional Music

Product Description

Music and song are central to modern culture--social movements to cultural change. Building on their studies of the sixties culture and the theory of cognitive praxis, the authors examine the mobilization of cultural traditions and the formation of new collective identities through the music of activism. Specific chapters examine American folk and country music, black music, music of the sixties, and the transfer of the American experience to Europe. This highly readable book is among the first to link social movement and cultural theory.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (February 28, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521629667
• ISBN-13: 978-0521629669
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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