Australia and the Pacific Islands (Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 9) (Library Binding)

~ J.w. Love (Author) "In Oceania, music is not just for listening, but for seeing and feeling..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review

"An invaluable resource. . . . Recommended for academic and large public libraries." -- Choice

"Learning about world music is a pleasure with this impressive series of books." -- Cover Magazine

"The third volume in this excellent series...This important work...is accessible to interested adult readers...." -- MultiCultural Review

This unique and thoroughly researched resource provides a dynamic and in depth perspective on world music... It strikes a balance between wonderful illustrations and comprehensive, scholarly entries. Each regional volume includes a CD sampler of that region's music. This source will have wide appeal to both the novice and expert. -- Dartmouth Medal Committee
The third volume in this excellent series...This important work...is accessible to interested adult readers... -- MultiCultural Review
An invaluable resource. . . . Recommended for academic and large public libraries. -- Choice
Learning about world music is a pleasure with this impressive series of books. -- Cover Magazine
The third volume in a fantastic series which should be a cornerstone of any serious world music library... A treasure trove keeping in quality with the past two series volumes. -- Reviewers Bookwatch
An excellent multidisciplinary survey of music and dance of the region. -- The Cellar Book Shop
These folks know what they are doing... Garland's goal of becoming a source 'that can function as every scholar's first place to search' hits its mark. When you visit your library, look for the Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. If they don't have it, ask them to get it. Finally, let me say that these volumes are a delight and a guaranteed pleasure to explore. I can't remember a better buy. Put it on your Christmas list. -- Victory Music Review
Extremely impressive... It is the first time that material from major scholars of Oceania has been gathered together in one volume... It is an extraodrinary effort that will be applauded by contemporary and future scholars, and others interested in the region... People with general interest in the region also will find much to engage them... [I] applaud the editors for work that will be invaluble to the field for many decades to come. -- Ethnomusicology Online

This unique and thoroughly researched resource provides a dynamic and in depth perspective on world music... It strikes a balance between wonderful illustrations and comprehensive, scholarly entries. Each regional volume includes a CD sampler of that regions music. This source will have wide appeal to both the novice and expert. -- Dartmouth Medal Committee
The third volume in this excellent series...This important work...is accessible to interested adult readers... -- MultiCultural Review
An invaluable resource. . . . Recommended for academic and large public libraries. -- Choice
Learning about world music is a pleasure with this impressive series of books. -- Cover Magazine
The third volume in a fantastic series which should be a cornerstone of any serious world music library... A treasure trove keeping in quality with the past two series volumes. -- Reviewers Bookwatch
An excellent multidisciplinary survey of music and dance of the region. -- The Cellar Book Shop
These folks know what they are doing... Garlands goal of becoming a source that can function as every scholars first place to search hits its mark. When you visit your library, look for the Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. If they dont have it, ask them to get it. Finally, let me say that these volumes are a delight and a guaranteed pleasure to explore. I cant remember a better buy. Put it on your Christmas list. -- Victory Music Review
Extremely impressive... It is the first time that material from major scholars of Oceania has been gathered together in one volume... It is an extraodrinary effort that will be applauded by contemporary and future scholars, and others interested in the region... People with general interest in the region also will find much to engage them... [I] applaud the editors for work that will be invaluble to the field for many decades to come. -- Ethnomusicology Online

Product Description

In the most comprehensive collection of information ever published on the performing arts of Oceania, 168 scholars in 30 countries and on every continent describe the music of the indigenous peoples of Australia, New Guinea, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia in 40 in-depth articles. Of special interest is the emphasis on music's relationship to poetry (with vocal texts in more than 80 Pacific languages) and dance. In addition, readers will find here articles on such contemporary topics as tourism, immigration, gender, cultural identity, and political protest.Glossary. Bibliography. Discography. Filmography. Index. Audio CD included.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 1116 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; Har/Com edition (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824060385
• ISBN-13: 978-0824060381
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.9 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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