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This book provides a much-needed study of the social, political, cultural and legal conditions surrounding a change in law and public attitudes toward vernacular music in New York City.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Chevigny, Paul, 1935-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2005.
Edition:2nd ed.
Series:Routledge studies in law, society, and popular culture ; 2.
Subjects:
1900-1999
Performing arts > New York (State) > New York > History > 20th century.
Popular culture > New York (State) > New York > History > 20th century.
Musicians > Legal status, laws, etc. > Economic aspects > New York (State) > New York.
Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.) > Law and legislation > Economic aspects > New York (State) > New York.
Jazz > New York (State) > New York > History and criticism.
Arts du spectacle > New York (État) > New York > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Culture populaire > New York (État) > New York > Histoire > 20e siècle.
PERFORMING ARTS > Reference.
Jazz
Performing arts
Popular culture
New York (State) > New York
Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Book Cover; Title; Contents; Series Editor's Preface; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Prelude; The Musicians Union; The Music in the Clubs; Regulation as Denigration; The Campaign to Change the Law: Lost in the Labyrinth; The Campaign to Change the Law: Free Expression; The Process of Change; The Lives of Musicians; Conclusion: Politics, Law and Music; Chart on Zoning and Licensing; Afterword; Notes on Sources; Notes; Index.

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