Controversies of the Music Industry (Contemporary Controversies) - Tapa dura

"This work looks at 12 of the most volatile ethical issues facing the music industry...Considering the world that budding young musicians will find, discussing the ethical issues in music classes will be helpful. Furthermore, the topics may well serve as debate issues for the debate club. Recommended."-Gale Reference for Students "This is a useful compendium of issues that just never seem to get resolved."-Communication Booknotes Quarterly ..."very compelling....the book's historical perspective and balance makes it a worthy study for those of us seeking a deeper understanding of the forces at work in our industry."-Music Row "The material presented in the book is thorough and honestly-thought provoking....Teachers might find this book useful to engage unenthusiastic students."-VOYA "Designed for undergraduate students in music industry courses and programs, this volume presents an up-to-date discussion of crucial issues and helpful references. Recommended for lower- and upper-division undergraduates and professionals."-Choice ?This is a useful compendium of issues that just never seem to get resolved.?-Communication Booknotes Quarterly ?...very compelling....the book's historical perspective and balance makes it a worthy study for those of us seeking a deeper understanding of the forces at work in our industry.?-Music Row ?This work looks at 12 of the most volatile ethical issues facing the music industry...Considering the world that budding young musicians will find, discussing the ethical issues in music classes will be helpful. Furthermore, the topics may well serve as debate issues for the debate club. Recommended.?-Gale Reference for Students ?The material presented in the book is thorough and honestly-thought provoking....Teachers might find this book useful to engage unenthusiastic students.?-VOYA ?Designed for undergraduate students in music industry courses and programs, this volume presents an up-to-date discussion of crucial issues and helpful references. Recommended for lower- and upper-division undergraduates and professionals.?-Choice .,."very compelling....the book's historical perspective and balance makes it a worthy study for those of us seeking a deeper understanding of the forces at work in our industry."-Music Row

This work presents 12 of the most volatile ethical issues facing the music industry. Real-life examples depict both sides of each controversy, and the list of resources provides tools for readers who wish to pursue the controversies further. Primary sources including court cases and excerpts from speeches help students build critical thinking skills in current issues, persuasive writing, and debate classes. Among the controversies noted is the growing oligopoly of a few multinational music companies and the independent labels that are attempting to survive this market dominance. Drug abuse and violence depicted in music is discussed, as is its influence on young listeners. These issues and many more are discussed in detail as the authors outline the controversial topics of the music industry.