- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Routledge (6 Oct 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0415107237
- ISBN-13: 978-0415107235
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.8 x 2.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 699,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Shuker's book is an important contribution to popular music studies, and a useful summary of the main arguments about its production, reception and interpretation... It is one of the few recent books on the subject that can be recommended without qualification."
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Understanding Popular Music is an introductory textbook for students which explores the history and meaning of rock and popular music. Roy Shuker's study encompasses every aspect of popular music, from the history of the record industry to concept of the musician', from rock as cultural politics to MTV. Roy Shuker examines the music press; the impact of music videos; public performance; fans and subcultures, and the nature of the pop star'. Understanding Popular Music includes case studies of contemporary icons such as Frank Zappa, Prince, Lenny Kravitz and Madonna, along with full bibliography and song listings and an annotated guide to the key texts discussed.
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