This anthology contains seven texts by Kurt Blaukopf (1914–1999) that exemplify the sociological and epistemological position of this pioneer of Austrian music sociology. Blaukopf’s efforts were aimed at a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach and analysis of music as a cultural phenomenon and as social practice.

Tasos Zembylas is Professor for Cultural Institutions Studies at the Institute for Music Sociology, University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna.

Contents: Kurt Blaukopf (1914-1999) – Austrian music sociology – Mediamorphosis – Technology in the musical field – Music as a cultural phenomenon and as social practice.