Norman K. Denzin

thumb|Denzin in 2017 Norman K. Denzin (born March 24, 1941) is an American sociologist and Distinguished Professor of Communications. Quotes A fundamental problem in such studies stems from the long tradition that has regarded artistic productions as social facts. By regarding such productions as social facts the analyst is relieved of the burden of demonstrating what meanings these productions have for the artist and his audience. It is too frequently assumed that such meanings can be identified by a capable analyst, independent of the interpretations brought to such works by the artist or his audiences. In my judgement artist productions must be seen as interactional creations; the meanings of which arise out of the interactions directed to them by the artist and his audience. The Sociology of Rock 1978 Frith, Simon (ed.) 0094602204 External links Faculty profile at the Institute of Communications Research Webeasel profile Category:Sociologists from the United States Category:Academics from the United States Category:1941 births Category:Living people