World Music: A Global Journey, Fifth Edition (2020) by Terry E. Miller and Andrew Shahriari is a comprehensive textbook exploring musical traditions across seven continents. This edition introduced a transition
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World Music: A Global Journey, Fifth Edition (2020) by Terry E. Miller and Andrew Shahriari is a comprehensive textbook exploring musical traditions across seven continents. This edition introduced a transition from physical CDs to streaming audio hosted on a dedicated companion website.
Product Specifications
According to Routledge and Amazon, the technical details for the fifth edition are as follows:
- ISBN-13 (Paperback): 978-0367423148.
- ISBN-13 (Hardback): 978-0367423155.
- eBook ISBN: 978-0367823498.
- Print Length: Approximately 514 to 538 pages.
- Publication Date: October 21, 2020.
- Publisher: Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group).
Key Features and Updates
The fifth edition includes several pedagogical updates designed for both introductory and advanced students:
- Streaming Media: Audio examples are now delivered via the book's companion website rather than CDs.
- New "Musical Markers": A feature that summarizes key musical elements for each audio track.
- Updated Sites: Includes a new site for Georgian Choral Singing (replacing the Bulgarian Women's Choir site) and a new track for North Indian Raga with sitar.
- Inside Look Entries: New spotlights on distinguished musicians and ethnomusicologists like Vivek Virani and Mia Gormandy.
- Audiobook Access: An audiobook version is available by chapter on the Routledge companion website.
Purchasing and Rental Options
Prices for this textbook can vary significantly depending on the format and the retailer. According to Routledge and Barnes & Noble, typical pricing as of late 2020 was as follows:
Format
Price (New)
Rental Options
Paperback
$140.00
Available from $77.00 for 6 months
Hardback
$235.00
N/A
Digital (eBook)
$140.00 $126.00
Often cheaper via VitalSource
Digital versions and physical copies can be found at retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and eBooks.com.
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