Rezension
»Kirchberg and Zembylas have produced timely and insightful intervention into the sociology of arts. By revisiting and reinterpreting established theoretical traditions, they reassert the importance of the social organization of the arts as a foundational concern for the field. Their compendium offers both a solid pedagogical framework and a critical mapping of key theoretical debates.« ("Linzhi Zhang, Cultural Sociology, 1-2 (2025)")
»I recommend the book to those of you interested in sociological theory and its application to the arts world.« ("Ruth Renschler, International Journal of Arts Management, 28/1 (2025)")
»Kirchberg und Zembylas haben ein längst überfälliges Kompendium geschrieben, das für die Beforschung der Organisation von Kunst und Kultur sehr hilfreich ist. Ihr Kompendium bietet nicht nur der Soziologie der Kunst, sondern auch dem Kulturmanagement eine wertvolle Grundlage. Erstmals werden zentrale theoretische Perspektiven umfassend und aufschlussreich dargestellt und ermöglichen auf diese Weise die sonst so heterogenen Forschungen zu Kunst und Kultur einzuordnen.« ("Ringo Rösener, Österreichische Zeitschrift für Soziologie, 50/15 (2025)")
»With its rigorous analysis and multidisciplinary perspective, this book serves as a cornerstone in the fields of cultural sociology, art history and arts management. Its relevance extends beyond academic pursuits, making it an indispensable addition to a personal library of anyone who is deeply invested in understanding the social structures and dynamics that shape the world of art.« ("Valerie Visanich, Cultural Trends, 25.03.2025")
»With its rigorous analysis and multidisciplinary perspective, this book serves as a cornerstone in the fields of cultural sociology, art history and arts management. Its relevance extends beyond academic pursuits, making it an indispensable addition to a personal library of anyone who is deeply invested in understanding the social structures and dynamics that shape the world of art.« ("Valerie Visanich, Cultural Trends, 25.03.2025")
»This extremely accessible and well-structured book not only makes an important contribution to the communication of fundamental approaches in the sociology of art, but also serves as a fascinating source of inspiration for the application and further development of theories.« (translated from German) ("Michael Parzer, Artis Observatio, 5 (2026)")
»Kirchberg and Zembylas have written a long-overdue compendium that is extremely useful for research into the organisation of art and culture. Their compendium provides a valuable foundation not only for the sociology of art but also for cultural management. For the first time, key theoretical perspectives are presented comprehensively and insightfully, thereby enabling the otherwise highly diverse body of research on art and culture to be contextualised.« (Translated from German) ("Ringo Rösener, Austrian Journal of Sociology, 50/15 (2025)")
»I recommend the book to those of you interested in sociological theory and its application to the arts world.« ("Ruth Renschler, International Journal of Arts Management, 28/1 (2025)")
»Kirchberg and Zembylas have produced timely and insightful intervention into the sociology of arts. By revisiting and reinterpreting established theoretical traditions, they reassert the importance of the social organization of the arts as a foundational concern for the field. Their compendium offers both a solid pedagogical framework and a critical mapping of key theoretical debates.« ("Linzhi Zhang, Cultural Sociology, 1-2 (2025)")
