Controversies of the music industry
This work presents 12 volatile ethical issues facing the music industry. Real-life examples depict both sides of each controversy, and there are primary sources and a list of resources. Among the controversies covered is the growing oligopoly of a few multinational music companies.
ix, 270 s. : illustrations
9780313310942, 0313310947
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Introduction 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: Artform or Soapbox? Parody and Sampling: Borrowing or Stealing Copyright? 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 Index