Sociology of the Arts: Exploring Fine and Popular Forms

Explains the key concepts, theories, and studies in the sociology of the arts—the fully updated new edition of the classic textbook

Sociology of the Arts is a comprehensive yet accessible review of sociological approaches to studying the fine, popular, and folk arts. Integrating scholarly literature, theoretical models, and empirical studies, this authoritative textbook provides balanced coverage of a broad range of essential topics—enabling a deeper understanding of the field as a whole. T...