“Look what they've done to my song, ma”: The persuasiveness of song

1974; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 39; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/10417947409372235

ISSN

2469-9640

Autores

Cheryl Irwin Thomas,

Tópico(s)

Social and Cultural Dynamics

Resumo

The persuasiveness of song in social action movements is examined through the music of one advocate of social change, pacifist‐folksinger, Joan Baez. Song as a communicative tool is analyzed by examining types of songs, song construction, communication setting, historical and social setting, and emotional factors.

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