Description
About the Author
Howard S. Becker is author of many books including Telling About Society, Writing for Social Scientists, and Outsiders.
Reviews
"As timely as ever." * The Nation *
"An interesting, suggestive overview of just how art worlds do function." * Kirkus Reviews *
"Unusual and excellent. . . . Discusses everything from aesthetics, criticism, censorship, artistic mavericks, and professionalism to authenticity, conformity, commercial distribution, and changes in art. . . . Fascinating." * Christian Science Monitor *
"The clearest, most articulate, elegant, and coherent sociology of art to appear in a long time." * American Journal of Sociology *
"This is an important book, very well written, beautifully produced, and bound to be much read and talked about in the world of sociology." * Social Forces *
Book Information
ISBN 9780520256361
Author Howard S. Becker
Format Paperback
Page Count 440
Imprint University of California Press
Publisher University of California Press
Weight(grams) 590g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 28mm