Understanding society through popular music/
Kotarba, Joseph A.; Vannini, Phillip; Merrill, Bryce; Williams, J. Patrick,
- New York: Routledge, 2009.
- 172p.
Introduction: The Sociology of Pop(ular) Music Constructionist Theoretical Perspectives in the Sociology of Pop Music Music and Culture A Very Brief History of the Study of Pop Music in Sociology Conclusion: Cultivating a Musical and Sociological Imagination Chapter 1 The Family Music as a Social Problem? Pop Music as a Feature of Children's Culture Adolescents as Children Children as Children Adults as Children Adults as Parents Mother and Daughter Bonding Father and Son Bonding Family Leisure Activities Religious Socialization Moral Socialization Historical Socialization Conclusion Chapter 2 Deviance Understanding Labeling and Cultures of Deviance: The Relationship of Popular Music and Illegal Drug Use Music and Drug Discourse Studying Drugmusictalk Traditional Drugmusictalk Themes Sharing Aesthetic Drug-Music Experiences Discussing the Fit between Particular Drugs and Styles of Music Sharing Affective Aspects (e.g., Sexual) of Drug-music Experiences Discussing Economic and/or Ideological Aspects of Drug-Music Experiences Discussing Personal Tastes in Music The Internet Allows People to Create and Perform Situational Identities Conclusion Chapter 3 The Economy Oligopoly and its Consequences Love and Commodification: The Case of Teen Pop Conspicuous Consumption Hot Topic and the Retailing of Musical ^ Material Culture Music as a Commercial Technology Music and the Sound of the Cash Register Conclusion Chapter 4 The Community and the Polity Ideology Politics, Technology, and Indie Music Institution American Idol: Rock the Vote (but not too loud)! Community Dora and the Constitution of Community Conclusion Chapter 5 Race, Class, and Gender Doing Gender Becoming a Prima Donna Doing Race: Performing the Wigger Doing Class: Is Avril Lavigne Punk? Conclusion Chapter 6 The Self and the Life Course Self, Identity, and the Life Course The Becoming of Self The E-Self The Self as Lover The Self as Parent and Grandparent The Self as Believer The Self as Political Actor Conclusion Chapter 7 Globalization Music, Culture, and Globalization World Music Flows Popular Music and the Emergence of the "Teenager" in Poland A Brief History of Popular Music and Youth in Poland before 1989 Popular Music in Poland Since 1989 Working-Class Teenagers: Life Beyond Heavy Metal Middle-Class Teens: Freedom to Taste the Market Discussion Rock en Espanol The Scene A History of the Rock en Espanol Movement in Houston Rock en Espanol as a Feature of Postmodernization Discussion Conclusion