This book is intended for musicians, general music lovers, students of music from A-level onwards, university music departments.

Product Description: This book springs from discussions on the theme of "Archaeological Objectivity in Interpretation", organized by P.J.Ucko and is one of a major series of more than 20 volumes resulting from the the World Archaeological Congress, September 1986...read more

This book is one of a series of more than 20 volumes resulting from the World Archaeological Congress, September l986. The series attempts to bring together archaeologists and anthropologists from many parts of the world, as well as academics from contingent disciplines and also non-academics from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. The series addresses world archaeology in its widest sense, investigating how people lived in the past and how and why changes took place, resulting in the forms of society and culture which exist today. In this particular volume, the essays are derived from discussions on the themes of "Material Culture and the Making of the Modern United States: Views from Native America". It presents a series of statements about the complexities of the interpretation of the past, together with case studies which demonstrate, in a wide variety of contexts, the way that particular interactions between "natives" and "Europeans" (in the very recent past as well as in the 16th and 17th centuries) have had diverse consequences. The insensitivity of archaeology's unquestioning assumption that lands are only really "discovered" when Europeans have arrived is explored and concludes that decision making must be in the hands of the social and cultural groups whose ancestors may be disturbed if archaeological investigations are allowed to proceed.

Product Description: Robert Layton provides an authoritative introduction to the richness and diversity of art forms in non-Western societies. He addresses the problems of aesthetic appreciation across cultures, the varied uses of art, and the fundamental problem of what constitutes "art" in societies varying from the traditional kingdoms of West Africa, with their specialist craftsmen using precious metals, to Australian hunter-gatherers, with their sand paintings and body decoration...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Lists new additions to the classical repertoire of compact discs and cassettes since July of 1990 and includes a rating system

A guide to purchasing bargain CDs and cassettes assesses the growing range of products, evaluating different musical interpretations and performances and discussing the quality of the recorded sound. Original.

An updated, indispensable guide to recorded classical music--from remastered vintage recordings to the latest releases, from the highest-quality offerings to budget releases--is designed to help readers select the very best of recorded classical music available. Original.

Evaluates and assesses British and American classical recordings currently available on compact discs

An essential guide to both the most current releases and classic backlist musical selections provides alphabetical listings; rates the interpretation and excellence of performances; evaluates sound quality, financial value, and content of recordings, and bargains; and contains a special editor's choice section. Original. (view table of contents)

Product Description: This introduction to anthropological theory, written for undergraduate students, reviews the ideas that have inspired anthropologists in their studies of societies around the world. It offers a clear and concise analysis of the key theories, past and present, and traces the way in which they have been translated into anthropological debates...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This series of biographies presents the great composers against the background of their times. Each draws on personal letters and recollections, engravings, paintings and, when they exist, photographs, to present a complete picture of the composer s life.

Evaluates mid-priced and bargain digital and analog compact disc recordings

An updated, indispensable guide to recorded classical music--from remastered vintage recordings to the latest releases, from the highest-quality offerings to budget releases--is designed to help readers select the very best of recorded classical music available. Original. (view table of contents)

An updated, indispensable guide to recorded classical music reviews hundreds of new CDs--from remastered vintage recordings to the latest releases, from the highest-quality offerings to budget releases--and is designed to help readers select the very best of recorded classical music available. Original. (view table of contents)

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