This book is the first rigourous and detailed exploration of exactly how blues singers used formulas to create songs; and it more than amply fills the gap in the the study of the blues; where the structure and content of the lyrics have been less fully explored than the musical form.Focusing on the songs recorded by African-American singers for pre-World War Two commercial recording companies; this is an excellent structural analysis of the formulaic composistion of blues lyrics.This book gives a step-by-step description of the rules implicit in this formulaic structure and inspires new discussion of lyric structures.A wide array of readers will find this insightful and informative: from students of African-American music; cultural studies; history and linguistics; to Blues fans fascinated by exactly how the lyrics of this influential music style are written.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Required reference for all city planners and transportation engineersBy JTWhile AASHTOs Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities; 4th Edition; is an improvement over the 3rd edition that was published in 1999; its about 20 years behind in the research; particularly when it comes to bikeways in urban places. Notably; the AASHTO manual provides little or no positive guidance for separated bike facilities; but rather some cursory warnings about what not to do.Into the void left by AASHTO (The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials); steps NACTO (the National Association of City Transportation Officials). Building from the latest research on innovative bike treatments from cities around the US; the NACTO manual provides cities with detailed guidance on the safest; high quality bikeways for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Unlike most transportation manuals; this one is clearly written and understandable to lay audiences. It explains the reasoning behind the design recommendations; and it is clear about where there is flexibility and where there is not. It is a required reference text for city planners; landscape architects; and transportation engineers.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy ClovisArtVery useful and a must-have guide for architects; urban planners and urban designers.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A little pricey considering what is available online. Also ...By SLHA little pricey considering what is available online. Also does not incorporate the latest European designs such as the Dutch Intersection.