Paperback: 480 pages
Publisher: Cengage Learning; 1 edition (October 10, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0155062298
ISBN-13: 978-0155062290
Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.7 x 9.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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This is a truly excellent book documenting the history and changes of american popular music, specifically highlighting the prevalence of minorities in american music. It leaves out practically nothing, from the obscure to the famous musicians since the beginning of the country. The included disks are really good too, they include some really good music to listen to along with the book. While set up to be taught, this also makes an interesting read. A great learning experience for anyone who wants to learn more about American popular music.
So far this book as been a much better read than any of my other text books. It's not boring so reading the chapters is much more enjoyable. One thing that is neat is the fact that each concept or topic has a song to help to hear and understand what was said. Best part chapters as far sized so reading only take 30 minutes
You're college is probably selling both together for $230, that what mine is doing. Buy the book on .COM select the book and then scroll halfway down the page it will give you an option to 'buy both together' click this and you pay only about 150, even with shipping and exchange rates, you're paying $50+ less for the book and CD's. (Granted, you can just youtube what the book tell you to listen to and ignore the CD all together) Buy it off the AMERICAN site!! While your all it, get all of your texts books there! Have an awesome school year (If your not in school, get it anyway this book is fantastic!)This is where you want to go:American Popular Music Multicultural History
There are many places that the book refers to a 2-disc CD set for listening examples. If you read a book about music without listening, you are unlikely to really learn much about the music! Be sure to buy a copy that will have the discs with it. My professor actually made us recognize the artist and movement/genre by hearing the first 30 seconds of each tune.
The book and the accompanying course is fantastic. However I must say that this purchase on WILL NOT provide you with the cd!!!!!!!!!!! It is sold separately.
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