Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World, Volume 1: Media, Industry, Society

by John Shepherd (Editor), David Horn (Editor), Dave Laing (Editor), Paul Oliver (Editor), Peter Wicke (Editor)

Overview

The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music Volume 1 provides an overview of media, industry, and technology and its relationship to popular music. In 500 entries by 130 contributors from around the world, the volume explores the topic in two parts: Part I: Social and Cultural Dimensions, covers the social phenomena of relevance to the practice of popular music and Part II: The Industry, covers all aspects of the popular music industry, such as copyright, instrumental manufacture, management and marketing, record corporations, studios, companies, and labels. Entries include bibliographies, discographies and filmographies, and an extensive index is provided.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826463210
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	01/30/2003
Series:	Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World
Pages:	832
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.75(d)

About the Author

John Shepherd is a well-respected author and editor-in-chief of Ultrafit magazine. He has written numerous titles for Bloomsbury including Complete Guide to Sports Training, Shape Up!, 101 Fitness Drills and 101 Athletics Drills.

Table of Contents

PrefaceList of contributorsList of abbreviationsArrangement of the MaterialPart I: Social and Cultural DimensionsDocumentationPopular Music StudiesSocial PhenomenaStylistic and Textual DimensionsVenuesPart II: The IndustryGeneral TermsAudio Technical TermsBroadcastingCopyrightDeals and ContractsThe Film Industry and Popular MusicInstrument ManufactureManagement and MarketingPublishingRecording: Record Corporations; Recording Studios; Record Labels/CompaniesUnionsIndex