Music Cultures in the United States: An Introduction

by Ellen Koskoff

Book Overview

Music Cultures in the United States is a basic textbook for an Introduction to American Music course. Taking a new, fresh approach to the study of American music, it is divided into three parts. In the first part, historical, social, and cultural issues are discussed, including how music history is studied; issues of musical and social identity; and institutions and processes affecting music in the U.S. The heart of the book is devoted to American...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415965896
• ISBN13: 9780415965897
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.0" x 10.0"