none 10.5040/9781474237369 Bloomsbury Academic Bloomsbury Academic 2984 88492122 2270827 20241125170211 10.5040 2024-11-26T09:43:16Z 2017-02-27T12:39:00Z 27 Christopher Partridge Marcus Moberg The Bloomsbury Handbook of Religion and Popular Music is the first comprehensive analysis of the most important themes and concepts in this field. Drawing on contemporary research from religious studies, theology, sociology, ethnography, and cultural studies, the volume comprises thirty-one specifically commissioned essays from a team of international experts. The chapters explore the principal areas of inquiry and point to new directions for scholarship. Featuring chapters on methodology, key genres, religious traditions and popular music subcultures, this volume provides the essential reference point for anyone with an interest in religion and popular music as well as popular culture more broadly. Religious traditions covered include Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Paganism and occultism. Coverage of genres and religion ranges from heavy metal, rap and hip hop to country music and film and television music. Edited by Christopher Partridge and Marcus Moberg, this Handbook defines the research field and provides an accessible entry point for new researchers in the field. 1 2017 9781474237369 9781474237338 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc 10.5040/9781474237369 https://www.bloomsburycollections.com/encyclopedia?docid=b-9781474237369 https://www.bloomsburymusicandsound.com/encyclopedia?docid=b-9781474237369 https://www.theologyandreligiononline.com/encyclopedia?docid=b-9781474237369 https://www.theologyandreligiononline.com/encyclopedia?docid=b-9781474237369 https://www.bloomsburycollections.com/encyclopedia?docid=b-9781474237369 https://www.bloomsburymusicandsound.com/encyclopedia?docid=b-9781474237369 https://www.bloomsburycollections.com/encyclopedia?docid=b-9781474237369