Introduction

Introduction


Osborne, R. 2021. Introduction. in: Osborne, R. and Laing, D. (ed.) Music by numbers: the use and abuse of statistics in the music industries Bristol, UK Intellect. pp. 1-17
TypeIntroduction
Chapter titleIntroduction
AuthorsOsborne, R.
Abstract

This is the introduction to the collection Music by Numbers, edited by Richard Osborne and Dave Laing. It outlines the use of music statistics in the music industries, details the chapter contributions and provides a tribute to the work of Dave Laing, who died during the editing process for this collection.

Research GroupMusic group
Page range1-17
Book titleMusic by numbers: the use and abuse of statistics in the music industries
EditorsOsborne, R. and Laing, D.
PublisherIntellect
Place of publicationBristol, UK
ISBN
Hardcover9781789382532
Electronic9781789382556
Electronic9781789382549
Paperback9781789387520
Publication dates
Online02 Dec 2020
Print05 Feb 2021
Publication process dates
Deposited11 May 2020
Accepted2020
Output statusPublished
Accepted author manuscript
Copyright Statement

This is an Accepted Manuscript of a chapter published by Intellect in 'Music by numbers: the use and abuse of statistics in the music industries', the final published version is available at: https://www.intellectbooks.com/music-by-numbers

Web address (URL)https://www.intellectbooks.com/music-by-numbers
LanguageEnglish
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