Reviews"One of the best treatments of the subject. Good chronology, well written and accessible without any hint of the usual popular music writers excesses." - Ken Keaton, Florida Atlantic University "I think it's well organized and fits the framework of the semester well." George Beyer, Cypress College "The text is perfect for my course and our student population that we serve...Simply the best!" Doug Jones, Kentucky Community and Technical College - Jefferson, "One of the best treatments of the subject. Good chronology, well written and accessible without any hint of the usual popular music writers excesses." - Ken Keaton, Florida Atlantic University "I think it's well organized and fits the framework of the semester well." George Beyer, Cypress College "The text is perfect for my course and our student population that we serve...Simply the best!" Doug Jones, Kentucky Community and Technical College - Jefferson
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SynopsisRock and Roll - Changing Society, Evolving History Rock and Roll: Its History and Stylistic Development, 7th edition introduces students to the various elements of music along with the history of rock music. Rock and roll is more than just a musical style, it is an influential social factor. This program gives a thorough historical and musical analysis of rock artists, styles, and events in a clear and accessible language. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience- for you and your students. Here's how: Improve Active Listening - A "Take Note" section at the beginning of each chapter poses a series of key questions; each chapter concludes with a corresponding "Take Note" section that provides brief answers to the earlier questions. Each chapter also begins with a list of key terms. Engage Students - Each chapter includes a set of suggested listening activities to enhance the reader's understanding of the text. Support Instructors - A full Instructor's Manual and Testbank are available., Rock and Roll - Changing Society, Evolving History - Rock and Roll: Its History and Stylistic Development, gives a thorough historical and musical analysis of rock artists, styles, and events in a clear and accessible language. This new edition includes callouts in the text that links students to the new MySearchLab with eText website. KEY TOPICS: Improve Active Listening - Updated "Take Note" section at the beginning of each chapter focuses on a series of key questions in the chapter. The questions are restated at the end of the chapter along with concise answers derived from the text. MARKET: For anyone interested in a comprehensive book about the history of rock and roll, including those in the music industry, such as disc jockeys, rock music writers, and promoters.
LC Classification NumberML3534.S83 2012