| 1 | Introduction: Concepts of popular and contemporary music | s. 1–12 |
| 2 | History and evolution of pop music | s. 13–28 |
| 3 | Rock and alternative music genres | s. 29–44 |
| 4 | Rise of hip-hop and rap music | s. 45–60 |
| 5 | Electronic and dance music | s. 61–76 |
| 6 | World music and cultural interaction | s. 77–92 |
| 7 | Music production and technology | s. 93–108 |
| 8 | Media and popular music | s. 109–124 |
| 9 | Social media and music culture | s. 125–140 |
| 10 | Music industry and economics | s. 141–156 |
| 11 | Societal impact and youth culture | s. 157–172 |
| 12 | Music criticism and cultural analysis | s. 173–188 |
| 13 | Sustainable music and cultural diversity | s. 189–200 |