Social networks and music worlds [electronic resource] / edited by Nick Crossley, Siobhan McAndrew, Paul Widdop.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction / Nick Crossley, SiobhanMcAndrew and PaulWiddop -- 2. What is social network analysis? An introduction for music scholars / Nick Crossley, SiobhanMcAndrew and PaulWiddop -- 3. Totally wired : the network of structure of post-punk worlds of Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield, 1976-1980 / Nick Crossley -- 4. Symbolic versus commercial success among British female composers / Siobhan McAndrew and Martin Everett -- 5. Music consumption : networks and omnivorism / Paul Widdop -- 6. Between social worlds and local scenes : patterns of collaboration in francophone rap music / Karim Hammou -- 7. Embracing difference in feminist music worlds : a Ladyfest case study / Susan O'Shea -- 8. The enabling qualities of Manchester's open mic network / TimEdensor, PaulHepburn and NigelRichards -- 9. Exploring music careers : music graduates and early career trajectories in UK / Roberta Comunian , AlessandraFaggian and SarahJewell -- 10. Tastes, ties and social space : exploring Sheffield's folk singing world / Fay Hield and Nick Crossley -- 11. The jazz worlds / SiobhanMcAndrew, PaulWiddop and RachelStevenson.