| The Music and Dance of the World's Religions: A Comprehensive, Annotated Bibliography of Materials in the English Language Contributor(s): Rust, Ezra Gardner (Author), Rust, E. Gardner (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313295611 ISBN-13: 9780313295614 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $103.95 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 1996 Annotation: Despite the world-wide association of music and dance with religion, this is the first full-length study of the subject from a global perspective. The work consists of 3,816 references divided among 37 chapters. It covers tribal, regional, and global religions and such subjects as shamanism, liturgical dance, healing, and the relationship of music, mathematics, and mysticism. The referenced materials display such diverse approaches as analysis of music and dance, description of context, direct experience, observation, and speculation. The references address topics from such disciplines as sociology, anthropology, history, linguistics, musicology, ethnomusicology, theology, medicine, semiotics, and computer technology. Chapter 1 consists of general references to religious music and dance. The remaining 36 chapters are organized according to major geographical areas. Most chapters begin with general reference works and bibliographies, then continue with topics specific to the region or religion. This book will be of use to anyone with an interest in music, dance, religion, or culture. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Bibliographies & Indexes - Music | Ethnomusicology - Performing Arts | Dance - General |
| Dewey: 016.781 |
| LCCN: 96018212 |
| Series: Music Reference Collection |
| Physical Information: 1.57" H x 6.44" W x 9.6" (1.8 lbs) 504 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Despite the world-wide association of music and dance with religion, this is the first full-length study of the subject from a global perspective. The work consists of 3,816 references divided among 37 chapters. It covers tribal, regional, and global religions and such subjects as shamanism, liturgical dance, healing, and the relationship of music, mathematics, and mysticism. The referenced materials display such diverse approaches as analysis of music and dance, description of context, direct experience, observation, and speculation. The references address topics from such disciplines as sociology, anthropology, history, linguistics, musicology, ethnomusicology, theology, medicine, semiotics, and computer technology. Chapter 1 consists of general references to religious music and dance. The remaining 36 chapters are organized according to major geographical areas. Most chapters begin with general reference works and bibliographies, then continue with topics specific to the region or religion. This book will be of use to anyone with an interest in music, dance, religion, or culture. |