| Physical description |
ix, 270 pages : illustrations |
| Series |
Contemporary controversies, 1522-2047
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Contemporary controversies. 1522-2047
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Money, music, and marketing: a few multinational companies dominate the music industry -- From Hendrix to Cobain: the drug culture of music -- Music and social issues: art form or soapbox? -- Parody and sampling: borrowing or stealing copyright? -- Messages of death: Satanic messages, the promotion of evil, and rock music -- The glass ceiling: women in the music industry -- Showdown at the box office: the cost of concert tickets -- Black and white separation in music: marketing or racism? -- "I'll see you in court": the strange relationship between managers and artists -- Freedom of expression: filth or freedom? -- Radio and records: a love-hate relationship -- Turn up the volume: music and hearing loss. |
| Summary |
Presents twelve of the most volatile ethical issues facing the music industry. Real-life examples depict different sides of each controversy, and the list of resources provides tools for readers who wish to pursue the controversies further. |
| Other author |
Burriss, Larry L.
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| Subject |
Popular music -- Social aspects -- United States.
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Popular music -- Moral and ethical aspects -- United States.
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| ISBN |
0313310947 (alk. paper) |
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9780313310942 (alk. paper) |
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