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Explore the complex shifts in the music industry with Pop Idols and Pirates: Mechanisms of Consumption and the Global Circulation of Popular Music. Published by Routledge as part of the Ashgate Popular and Folk Music Series, this book examines how the industry reacts to massive changes caused by globalization and digitalization. As the commercialization of public culture expands, the central mediators of music consumption face significant challenges. This text looks beyond simple piracy and the sharing of digital files on the internet to address the deeper struggles of the industry. It investigates how music companies attempt to compete or integrate with other entertainment forms, such as television and film, in an increasingly connected world. This book provides a detailed look at the survival of music consumption in a modern, digital era.

Key Features

Part of the Ashgate Popular and Folk Music Series for academic and professional study.

Analyzes the impact of globalization and digitalization on the global music market.

Examines the challenges of music industry survival amidst the commercialization of culture.

Investigates the relationship between music consumption and other entertainment media like film and TV.

Provides insight into the struggles against digital piracy and internet file sharing.

Product Specifications

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
21 July 2008
Listed Since
18 December 2007

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