University Press of New England

[T]he book gradually unwinds as if written from muscle memory-the deeply felt knowledge that makes choreography look natural — Bookforum More…

The strengths of this book lie in its broad reach and in Lerman's capacity to share nuanced learning in conversational language. She investigates numerous processes central to making, working,... — Choice More…

a compelling portrait of an extraordinary womana fascinating and important study — The WholeNote More…

In her fascinating book...[t]he author examines many aspects of Mingus' art and influence, from his collaboration with Joni Michel...to [his] dark and twisty recollections of growing up in South... — Downbeat More…

Espousing of violence is common to many. Pieslak shows how music helps create what political scientist Benedict Anderson called an 'imagined community.' Pieslak concludes that music can be dangerous,... — Choice More…

Decibel Diaries: A Journey Through Rock in 50 Concerts traces a history of rock and roll through several decades' worth of live concerts. Alan writes about concerts by a range of artists, including... — Boston Globe More…

offers illumination and thoughtful, discriminating observations about its myriad subjects. And it has aged almost as well as 'Nebraska — The Nation More…