Sociology Looks at the Arts is intended as a concise yet nuanced introduction to the sociology of art. This book will provide a foundation for teaching and discussing a range of questions and perspectives used by sociologists who study the relationship between the arts ndash; including music; performing arts; visual arts; literature; film and new media ndash; and society.
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386 of 415 people found the following review helpful. Intriguing look into the life and mind of The Boss; in his own words! How all his marvelous music came to be.By Tell It Like It IsIf you have ever actually listened to the lyrics of most Springsteen songs (except maybe Waitinrsquo; on a Sunny Day); you know that Bruce Springsteen is a really deep guy. There was a book published 15 years ago called Songs; which contained all the lyrics of every Springsteen song written to that time. I loved that book. I read it cover to cover; several times. You could read and contemplate all his lyrics. Born to Run helps explain the factors that helped Brucersquo;s amazing catalog of music come into creation.Brucersquo;s autobiography; Born to Run; gives his fans tremendous insight into what it was that has driven Bruce over the course of his life and career. The motivations; the demons; the anxiety; the joys; the fears; the hopes; the dreams; all the elements that have constituted the Bossrsquo;s muse over these past 50 years are explained here. And not only is Bruce one of the great writers of lyrics and music; he is a great writer of prose. He amply demonstrates this here for all the world to see. He shares his story in a way only he could.If you intend to purchase and read this book; I will tell you it is a real page turner. I could not put this book down. It has a somewhat imposing profile at 528 pages; but it is an easy read. An inspiring read. I do not want to reveal any of the revelations the reader will discover within the pages of this book; but I can say it was interesting to learn that Bruce possesses many of the same insecurities of us mere mortals.Bruce discloses; in great detail; particulars of his early years; his upbringing; the issues that influenced the way he thinks; his musically formative years; his wide held acclaim; his family; his doubts; his fears; and a treasure trove of personal details I have never heard before. I have been a Springsteen fan for over four decades. I grew up less than 30 miles from Freehold; NJ. I used to go see Bruce in those little seaside bars he used to sing about. I have seen many Springsteen interviews. I have attended over 60 shows. I have read most of the previously published articles and books. Much of the material in this book has never been publicly presented before; and all in his own words. Bruce has obviously spent much time in intense introspection; and he shares many of his insights and conclusions here.Bruce is arguably the worldrsquo;s greatest showman. Now that the great James Brown has passed on; the moniker; ldquo;The Hardest Working Man in Show Business;rdquo; clearly belongs to Bruce. His unique gifts of lyric writing; musical composition; musicianship; and studio and on stage performance have rarely been seen in a single person. Bruce has won 20 Grammys (out of 49 nominations); 2 Golden Globe Awards; an Academy Award; 2 Emmy Awards; has been inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of Fame; has received a Kennedy Center Honor; and so much more. He now shows himself to be a gifted writer as well. And this book provides tremendous insights into how all that came about.Brucersquo;s drive for perfectionism is explained. Why ldquo;good enoughrdquo; is not in his vocabulary. Bruce is keenly aware the music will last forever. Here he is; 67 years old; and still performing to sold out stadiums and arenas every time he plays. His fans love him. He knows that; and he knows why. He strives to produce and deliver the best product he can; and he almost always succeeds.If you have ever wondered exactly what it is that makes one of the greatest of this or any other generationrsquo;s musical talents tick; it is all right here. Brucersquo;s candor is striking. He has generally been a reserved and very private person in the past; but in this book; he puts it all out there. If you are a fan; you will love this book.Bruce Springsteen is not just one of the worldrsquo;s greatest musicians; writers; and performers; he is one of the worldrsquo;s greatest people. Through a lifetime of events he details here; his skills developed and he has evolved into the national and world treasure affectionately referred to as "The Boss."0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Bruce Springsteen is Born to RunBy jblake555Interesting read. Highly intellectual in the beginning. He writes about the things that happened to him. Rarely touching the dark side. Didnt describe the sex; drugs and rock and roll in the industry. Just glossed over events. Mostly covered the positive endings of each adventure. Briefly described his battle with depression and how he handled it over the years. Recognizes how lucky his life has been and the determination to succeed. Another Jersey boy makes good!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. For the Love of Rock n RollBy Tar LarnerPoet or Prophet? Folkie or Rocker? Tortured or triumphant? In 1975; Time magazine proclaimed Springsteen the last innocent rock n roller. Forty years later; we still wonder if hes a rockstar or a voice of the people. He has bared his soul in this autobiography. It reads like his career; with all the highs and lows; the warts and wonders; the demons and devils that made up the E Street Band. He idolized Dylan and emulated him until desperately needing a hit record; he returned to his teenage fantasies in Born to Run. Rich and famous; having traveled the world; he always returned to his roots in Freehold; NJ; anonymously driving the haunts of his youth. A sour relationship with a taciturn; alcoholic father turned him into a remote control freak with family; friends; and band mates. A consummate consumer of all forms of popular music; he recorded dozens of concept albums; with the occasional hit song that kept him a star. His true love was performing; receiving on stage the instant gratification of his fans adulation. His ultimate honor was inducting his idol Bob Dylan into the rock n roll hall of fame. No fame; money; musical genius was enough to temper the crushing depression that seized him over and over. He knows he is a musical genius; but deep inside he doesnt believe it. He claims it is his father disparagement that haunts him; but the two made their peace. The truth is that real rock n roll is a young mans game. He needs to listen to his idols son; Jacob Dylan: Love is a country better crossed when youre young - Wallflowers
