Sociology of the Arts

This is a comprehensive overview of the sociology of art and an authoritative work of scholarship by a leading expert in the field. The international selection of perspectives, empirical research, and case studies makes this book essential for teaching and studying the sociology of art. <br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Synthesizes the various theoretical models of art sociology.<br /> </li> <li>Provides empirical examples of books, films, television shows, dance, and music, as well as exemplars of sociological work on the arts.<br /> </li> <li>Discusses works from both fine and popular ends of the cultural spectrum.<br /> </li> <li>Explores how art is created, distributed, received, consumed, and used by people who experience it.</li> </ul>