Sonic Synergies ― Music, Technology, Community, Identity

Music industry experts from all of the world have contributed to this collection of essays that focus on the complicated relationship between new recording and marketing technologies and the creative process. Edited by Bloustien, Peters and Luckman (U. of South Australia), these pieces look at such innovations as webcasting and music downloading, and juxtapose these observations against specific music cultures around the glove, such as the heavy metal scene in Singapore, or the clash of folk traditions in present-day Berlin. While this book should appeal to anyone interested in both the cultural and technological advances in today's music industry, it does rely heavily upon field research and is not meant for general audiences. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

At the University of South Australia, Gerry Bloustien is an Associate Professor in the School of Communication and Director for the Bachelor of Arts Professional Major in Communication, Media and Culture, Margaret Peters is Senior Lecturer in the School of Communication, and Susan Luckman is Senior Lecturer in Communication Studies.