Culture and Economy: Contemporary Perspectives

The book explores the relationship between culture and economy, providing an anthropological critique of neo-liberalist economics and examining how everyday practices establish cultural value. It also examines the concepts of culture and economy employed by policy decision-makers and explores aspects of the economy as cultural constructs in a historical context.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 246 pages
\n Publication date: 05 March 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Culture is widely recognized as a crucial resource for economic development in numerous regions worldwide. The dominant economic paradigm, neo-liberalist economics, has permeated various cultural contexts, often overshadowing the cultural contingency of this paradigm. In response, this volume offers an original anthropological critique of these issues, contributing to the ongoing international debate on culture and economy. Through comprehensive case studies, the book sheds light on the everyday practices employed to establish the economic value of culture. It also critically examines the concepts of culture and economy used by policy decision-makers and scrutinizes the strategies and policies implemented at various levels. Moreover, the volume explores the historical context in which aspects of the economy, such as the market, are perceived as cultural constructs. Illustrated by international case studies, the volume provides a compelling and insightful survey of the theories and practices that shape the multifaceted relationships between culture and economy in the twenty-first century.

\n Weight: 472g\n \n
ISBN-13: 9781138719248\n \n