ABSTRACT

For courses in ethnomusicological theory. This book covers ethnomusicological theory, exploring some of the underpinnings of different approaches and analyzing differences and commonalities in these orientations.  This text addresses how ethnomusicologists have used and applied these theories in ethnographic research.

chapter 1|23 pages

Inquiry in Ethnomusicology

chapter 3|14 pages

Structural-Functional Approaches

chapter 4|39 pages

Linguistic Approaches

chapter 5|8 pages

Paradigmatic Structuralism

chapter 6|13 pages

Marxist Explanations

chapter 7|15 pages

Literary and Dramaturgical Theories

chapter 8|10 pages

Cognition and Communication Theory

chapter 9|9 pages

Performance Theory in Ethnomusicology

chapter 10|20 pages

Gender, Ethnicity, and Identity Issues

chapter 12|18 pages

Historical Research

chapter 13|25 pages

Postmodern, Postcolonial, and Global Issues

chapter 14|6 pages

Convergence and Divergence in Theory Today