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Popular music is an important part of our everyday life, entertaining, inspiring and even empowering us, but where did it come from, how is it made, what does it mean, and how does it eventually reach our ears? In this fully revised Second Edition of the popular textbook, Studying Popular Music Culture, Tim Wall guides students through the many ways we can analyse music and the music industries, highlighting crucial skills and useful research tips. Taking into account recent changes and developments in the industry, this book outlines the key concepts, offers fresh perspectives 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 ...
part 1. Histories -- part 2. Industries and institutions -- part 3. Form, meaning and representation -- part 4. Audiences and consumption.
Includes bibliographical references (pages [289]-312) and index.