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C/FC/29. Understanding Popular Music Culture

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3000
DATE:
2007
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39.99 GBP

This work examines how popular music culture arose during the 1950's in the context of various social theories that have tried to explain its appearance and later diversification up until the present day. The way in which the identity of youth was closely related to particular musical styles is also analysed especially from the perspective of socio-political influences. Issues of gender, race, ethnicity and class are considered and contrasting social theories are assessed that have attempted to explain these changing musical trends. Suggestions are made as to how earlier explanations can be assimilated with newer interpretations in the light of changing social circumstances.

 

KEYWORDS: Socio-cultural studies, class, politics, exploitation, lifestyle, adolescence,

 
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