Women and Music in America Since 1900 [2 Volumes]
| Author | : Kristine H. Burns |
| Publisher | : Greenwood |
| Total Pages | : 400 |
| Release | : 2002-12-30 |
| ISBN-13 | : UOM:49015002900737 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Women and Music in America Since 1900 [2 Volumes] written by Kristine H. Burns and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2002-12-30 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-volume reference describes the role of women in all types of music in the U.S. since 1900. The alphabetically-arranged entries cover important individuals (chosen for the significance of their contributions rather than for their popularity), biographical overviews, gender issues, education, music genres, honors and awards, organizations and professions. Entries (ranging from half a page to several pages in length) conclude with a short list of further readings, and about 100 are accompanied by a b & w photograph. A historical overview and a chronology are also included. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
