Goble, J. Scott.

What's so important about music education? J. Scott Goble. - New York Routledge 2010. - xii, 338 p. ill. 24 cm. - Routledge research in education 32 .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Music" as an academic subject in the public schools of the United States : an inherent cultural tension -- "Culture," "worldview," and pragmatism : the philosophy and semiotic of Charles Sanders Peirce -- A pragmatic conception of musical practices : "music" as a sign of worldview -- Conceptions of music in the United States -- A brief historical survey of concepts of music in music education in the United States -- Community, autonomy, and music education in the postmodern United States : summary and recommendations.

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Music--Instruction and study--Philosophy.--United States
Music--Instruction and study--History.--United States

MT1 / .G58 2010

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