{"product_id":"sociology-of-art-a-reader","title":"Sociology of Art: A Reader","description":"Introducing the fundamental theories and debates in the sociology of art, this broad ranging book, the only edited reader of the sociology of art available, uses extracts from the core foundational and most influential contemporary writers in the field. As such it is essential reading both for students of the sociology of art, and of art history. Divided into five sections, it explores the following key themes:\n\n* classical sociological theory and the sociology of art\n* the social production of art\n* the sociology of the artist\n* museums and the social construction of high culture\n* sociology aesthetic form and the specificity of art.\n\nWith the addition of an introductory essay that contextualizes the readings within the traditions of sociology and art history, and draws fascinating parallels between the origins and development of these two disciplines, this book opens up a productive interdisciplinary dialogue between sociology and art history as well as providing a fascinating introduction to the subject.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0415308836\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: GBV.0415308836.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Tanner, Jeremy\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in acceptable condition and may have highlighting and or writing throughout. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo, dust jacket may be damaged or missing. Book may show internal and or external wear on spine or cover and may be slightly skewed or have creased pages. This is a used book so codes may be invalid or accompanying media may be missing. May be an Ex library book with stickers and stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Good Books Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51272648229169,"sku":"GBV.0415308836.A","price":2.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3730\/2065\/files\/0415308836-0.jpg?v=1745177990","url":"https:\/\/goodbookscompany.org\/products\/sociology-of-art-a-reader","provider":"Good Books Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}