America's Musical Pulse: Popular Music in Twentieth-Century Society
- Editor: Bindas, Kenneth J.
The book is ambitious in its coverage of musical genres and time periods--some essays begin with turn-of-the-century issues; and styles such as ragtime and tin pan alley are examined in addition... — More…
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Contents
- Preface
- Introduction The Importance of Music to People by Rudolf E. Radocy Politics Popular Music as Politics and Protest by Jerome Rodnitzky "Blues What I Am:" Blues Consciousness and Social Protest by Fred J. Hay Proud to Be an American: Patriotism in Country
- Conclusion Impact of Popular Music in Society by John Orman
- Index