{"product_id":"sociology-of-the-arts-exploring-fine-and-popular-forms-paperback-softback-9780470672884","title":"Sociology of the Arts; Exploring Fine and Popular Forms (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470672884","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSociology of the Arts\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eExploring Fine and Popular Forms\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eVictoria D. Alexander (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470672884, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 29 October 2020\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 16.8 x 1.5 cm, 0.635 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplains the key concepts, theories, and studies in the sociology of the arts—the fully updated new edition of the classic textbook\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSociology of the Arts\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive yet accessible review of sociological approaches to studying the fine, popular, and folk arts. Integrating scholarly literature, theoretical models, and empirical studies, this authoritative textbook provides balanced coverage of a broad range of essential topics—enabling a deeper understanding of the field as a whole. Throughout the text, numerous real-world case studies reinforce key concepts, stimulate classroom discussion, and encourage students to contemplate abstract theoretical issues central to the relationship between art and society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in its second edition, this bestselling volume features fully revised content that reflects the most recent literature and research in the field. New discussion on the production and the consumption of culture are complemented by fresh perspectives on changes in the social world such as the rise of the internet and digital media. Updated chapters offer insights into social boundaries and embodiment in the arts, emplacement, materiality, the social construction of art and aesthetics, and more. Exploring how art is created, distributed, received, and consumed, this textbook:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores both classic work and new approaches in the sociology of the arts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures case studies and discussion questions on art forms including popular music, film, romance novels, visual arts, and classical music\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the meaning of artistic objects and why interpretations of art vary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the ways art intersects with race, gender, sexuality, and class\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes photographs, tables and figures, and a comprehensive reference list\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a leading scholar in the field, \u003ci\u003eSociology of the Arts: Exploring Fine and Popular Forms,\u003c\/i\u003e Second Edition is an ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on sociology of art and culture, media studies, anthropology of art, arts management, and the social history of art, and is a useful reference for established scholars studying any aspect of sociology of the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Illustrations vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Tables ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Figures xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Boxes xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface and Acknowledgements xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction: What is Art? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I The Relationship between Art and Society 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Reflection Approaches 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 2.1 The Reflection of Race in Children’s Books 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Shaping Approaches 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 3.1 Violence in Popular Arts 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 A Mediated View: The Cultural Diamond 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IIA The Cultural Diamond: The Production of Culture 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Art Worlds and Artistic Fields 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 5.1 From Academy to Public Sale 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Businesses and Industries 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 6.1 Innovation in Commercial Musical Theatre 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Nonprofits and Networks 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 7.1 Piccolos on the Picket Line: A Strike in the Symphony 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Artists 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 8.1 Nothing Succeeds Like Success: Careers in the Film Industry 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IIB The Cultural Diamond: The Consumption of Culture 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Consumption Approaches 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 9.1 Romance Novels as Combat and Compensation 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Sites and Experiences 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 10.1 The Experience of Music 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Identities 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 11.1 Acropolis Now: National Identity and the Return of the Parthenon Marbles? 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Distinction 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 12.1 New Forms of Cultural Capital? 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