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.
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.
Presents both sides of 12 of the most controversial issues facing the music industry today.
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
RICHARD D. BARNET is a Professor in the Department of the
Recording Industry at Middle Tennessee State University./e He has
worked in various positions in the music industry, including artist
management, booking, concert promotion, television, and live show
music production, performance, and conducting. He is a former
officer of the Music and Entertainment Industry Educator's
Association and a gubernatorial appointee to the Tennessee Film,
Entertainment, and Music Advisory Council as well as a member of
the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
LARRY L. BURRISS is a Professor of Journalism at Middle Tennessee
State University./e He served as Director of the School of
Journalism and was the first director of its graduate program.
Burriss has published extensively on First Amendment issues, and
has won numerous awards, including the Tennessee Associated Press
Radio award, for his written and broadcast commentaries.
.,."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
?...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
?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
?The material presented in the book is thorough and
honestly-thought provoking....Teachers might find this book useful
to engage unenthusiastic students.?-VOYA
?This is a useful compendium of issues that just never seem to get
resolved.?-Communication Booknotes Quarterly
?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
..."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
"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
"The material presented in the book is thorough and
honestly-thought provoking....Teachers might find this book useful
to engage unenthusiastic students."-VOYA
"This is a useful compendium of issues that just never seem to get
resolved."-Communication Booknotes Quarterly
"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
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