An original and compelling account of the social nature of music and its interplay with the wider society to which it belongs. Crossley explores the doing and meanings of music, as well as its interface with economic, political and wider social structures. -- .
Since it was founded in 1991, British theatre company Stan's Cafe has garnered an international reputation for artistic innovation, and prolific, eclectic performance projects. Their work has toured nationally and internationally, with 2003's Of All The People In All The World having been performed in over fifty cities around the world. Embracing site-specific, immersive, durational, non-text-based as well as scripted work, Stan's Cafe's portfolio defies simple categorization. Running through all their work however is a collaborative devising process that champions a playful experimentation with form. Devising Theatre with Stan's Cafe reveals and reflects on their theatre-making process, providing an illuminating and accessible account of their work and the approaches, techniques and philosophies which underpin and inspire it. Co-authored by artistic director James Yarker and Dr Mark Crossley, the book is places their work within wider context of contemporary theatre and is the perfect companion to anyone looking to make their own original theatre or performance work. For theatre students, fans and theatre-makers, Devising Theatre with Stan's Cafe is an inspiring account and practical guide to contemporary performance practice.
This compassionate and insightful guide will demystify mental health issues and help anyone concerned about themselves or loved ones. Leading psychiatrist Dr Mark Cross, from the acclaimed ABC TV series 'Changing Minds', feels strongly that everyone should have easy access to information they can trust about common mental health problems, whether for themselves or to help family or friends. The result is this empowering guide, written with Dr Catherine Hanrahan, which aims to cut through the myths and taboos about mental health and offer clear, practical help. It covers a wide range of common issues, from bipolar, anxiety, personality and eating disorders, to depression, post-traumatic stress and schizophrenia, and includes how to get help, what treatments are available and how to live successfully with a mental illness. Most importantly, it shows how carers and families can help a loved one through what can be a very challenging time. Since almost half of all Australians will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lifetime, this book is for everyone.
This practical guide offers innovative insights into actor-centred social network analysis, emphasizing its application in real-world scenarios. Developed by a renowned team from the University of Manchester, the book provides readers with essential methodologies and tools to understand complex social interactions and relationships effectively. It is tailored for researchers and practitioners seeking to enhance their analytical skills in social networks.
This book examines the birth of punk in the UK and its transformation, within a short period of time, into post-punk. Deploying innovative concepts of 'critical mass', 'social networks' and 'music worlds', and using sophisticated techniques of 'social network analysis', it teases out the events and mechanisms involved in punk's 'micro-mobilisation', its diffusion across the UK and its transformation in certain city-based strongholds into a variety of interlocking post-punk forms. Nick Crossley offers a detailed review of prior work in this area, a rich exploration of new empirical data and a highly innovative and robust approach to the study of 'music worlds'. Written in an accessible style, this book is essential reading for anybody with an interest in either UK punk and post-punk or the impact of social networks on cultural life and the potential of social network analysis to explore this impact.
Helps you learn the essential skills to enter the audio post-production industry. This book offers coverage of audio post production, including the four basic elements: dialogue, music, sound effects, and Foley effects.
A relational approach to sociology is at the forefront of this book, emphasizing interaction, relations, networks, and power as key concepts. It critically examines these elements within the relational 'toolbox' and connects theoretical discussions to practical research methods. By unpacking these ideas, the book aims to redefine sociological inquiry, bridging abstract theories with tangible research practices.
Focusing on the history of resistance to psychiatry in the UK from 1950 to 2000, this book offers an empirical account of social movements that have influenced mental health practices. It delves into significant events, key figures, and the evolution of ideas that challenged traditional psychiatric approaches. By examining various forms of activism and their impact on mental health policy, the work highlights the ongoing struggle for reform and the voices advocating for change within the psychiatric system.
This book offers concise explanations of fundamental concepts in critical social theory, exploring the central ideas that underpin various theories. It serves as an accessible guide for readers seeking to understand the complex themes and discussions within this field, making it suitable for both newcomers and those looking to deepen their knowledge. Through its clear and focused accounts, the book highlights the significance of critical social theory in analyzing contemporary social issues.
Critiquing Habermas, this volume bring fresh perspectives and ideas to bear on debates about the public sphere.Engages in different ways with Jurgen Habermas's seminal study, The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere.Moves beyond Habermas by reflecting on current social processes and events, such as anti-corporate protests and the emergence of the Internet.Considers alternative theories by Bakhtin, Bourdieu and Honneth, among others.Combines work by established commentators and new researchers.