Shows how musical acts and performances generate their own aesthetic and political force, creating, however fleetingly, a shared sense of the world among otherwise diverse listeners.
Barry Shank Books
Barry Shank delves into the political power of musical beauty, exploring how music and popular culture shape identity and social dynamics. His work meticulously analyzes cultural expressions and their intricate connections to broader societal and commercial trends. He offers a deep dive into cultural phenomena, uncovering their hidden meanings and impacts on American society. Shank's approach provides a unique lens through which to view the interplay of art, culture, and everyday life.
A fascinating analysis of the music scene in Austin, Texas.
A Token of My Affection
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Shows how the evolution of the greeting card reveals the fundamental power of economic organization to enable and constrain experiences of longing, status, desire, social connectedness, and love and to structure and determine the most private, internal, and intimate of feelings. This book covers the development of the greeting card industry.