The Anthropology of Music (English, Alan P. Merriam)
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| Publisher | Northwestern University Press |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-13 | 9780810106079 |
| ISBN-10 | 0810106078 |
| Author | Alan P. Merriam |
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About the Book
In this highly praised and seminal work, Alan Merriam demonstrates that music is a social behavior-one worthy and available to study through the methods of anthropology. In it, he convincingly argues that ethnomusicology, by definition, cannot separate the sound-analysis of music from its cultural context of people thinking, acting, and creating. The study begins with a review of the various approaches in ethnomusicology. He then suggests a usefu…
ISBN: 9780810106079
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- ·In-depth exploration of topics covered in The Anthropology of Music
- ·Key concepts explained with clarity and practical examples
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Customer Reviews
Mistake?
I am Alan P. Merriam's daughter. Valerie Merriam was my father's second wife for a brief period (2.5 years). I believe there has been a mistake. My father wrote this book in 1964 when Valerie was around 14 years old. Please take her name as a co-author off of this book. Thank you.
For music and Anthro lovers
This book is awesome if you enjoy music and culture. It is a review of the basic functions of music and many other facets of how music is used in society. If you are curious about music and culture, this book is essential.
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat, classic work in EthnoMusicology
A classic in the field of EthnoMusicology. Glad it is available again, and in paperback form! (When I looked for this in 2005, you could only find used hardcovers from long ago available). Came in good time too. Thanks!
