emerald PUBLISHING Emerald Publishing - The Use and Abuse of Music: Criminal Records

Explore the complex relationship between sound, music, rights, and harm in this academic study. The Use and Abuse of Music: Criminal Records investigates how music functions as a tool to include, exclude, dominate, and silence within society. Written from a critical criminological perspective, this book examines the connection between music and crime through three distinct parts. It investigates the concept of harmful or deviant music by looking at specific genres, such as UK drill and heavy metal, to understand how they are perceived and treated. This text is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of music and criminology. It offers a deep look into how musical expression is analyzed through the lens of social control and marginalization. Whether you are a student, researcher, or professional in the field of criminology or music history, this volume provides a necessary analysis of how sound impacts legal and social structures.