This volume asserts that the labour issues in the music industry can stimulate insights about the political-economic and imaginative challenges currently facing working people of all kinds.

In "Unfree Masters," Matt Stahl examines recording artists' labor in the music industry as a form of creative work. He argues that the widespread perception of singers and musicians as free individuals doing enjoyable and fulfilling work obscures the realities of their occupation. Stahl begins by considering the television show "American Idol" and the rockumentary "Dig " (2004), tracing how narratives of popular music making in contemporary America highlight musicians' negotiations of the limits of autonomy and mobility in creative cultural-industrial work.

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Gavin was diagnosed with autism just after his second birthday. Ever since then it has been a roller coaster ride for his entire family. However, with every set back has come incredible triumphs for both Gavin and his entire family. If you are reading this book, you have an important role to play in helping children like Gavin. By spreading the word about autism and helping people to understand more about this disorder, then you will be helping to find the key that will eventually unlock the full potential of Gavin and the millions of children like him throughout the world. Reading this story...