In this study of the relationship between music and religion, Leonard uses the work of Max Weber and his followers in order to reveal how listeners have come to regard jazz as sacred or magical and have created myths and rituals to sustain this belief. He argues that in a time when conventional religions have fallen into a state of flux, jazz has provided a focus for spiritual impulses tempered by the anxieties and alienations of the twentieth century. Jazz tells us not only about music and society but also about ...
Read More
In this study of the relationship between music and religion, Leonard uses the work of Max Weber and his followers in order to reveal how listeners have come to regard jazz as sacred or magical and have created myths and rituals to sustain this belief. He argues that in a time when conventional religions have fallen into a state of flux, jazz has provided a focus for spiritual impulses tempered by the anxieties and alienations of the twentieth century. Jazz tells us not only about music and society but also about religious behavior in a secular time.
Read Less
Add this copy of Jazz: Myth and Religion to cart. $3.93, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Oxford University Press, USA.
Add this copy of Jazz: Myth and Religion to cart. $4.27, very good condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Oxford University Press.
Add this copy of Jazz: Myth and Religion to cart. $9.40, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Oxford University Press, USA.
Add this copy of Jazz: Myth and Religion to cart. $9.40, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Oxford University Press, USA.
Add this copy of Jazz: Myth and Religion to cart. $9.79, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Oxford University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Jazz: Myth and Religion to cart. $10.00, very good condition, Sold by Murphy-Brookfield Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Iowa City, IA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Oxford University Press Inc.
Add this copy of Jazz: Myth and Religion to cart. $12.00, Sold by StockandTrade rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Oxford University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
The edges are stamped in Very Good jacket. A former library book from a small College with usual markings and additions; The is binding tight; the pages are clean. Very little wear. Shipping within 24 hours, with a tracking number and delivery confirmation.
Add this copy of Jazz: Myth and Religion to cart. $18.50, good condition, Sold by A2ZBooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Burgin, KY, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Oxford University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good Condition. Some writing/highlighting Quantity Available: 1. Category: Music; Religion & Theology. ISBN: 0195059247. ISBN/EAN: 9780195059243. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: ABE425614506.
Add this copy of Jazz: Myth and Religion to cart. $19.95, fair condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Oxford University Press, USA.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Acceptable. Acceptable condition. Good dust jacket. A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.
