Global Cultural Economy

Global Cultural Economy critically examines the role of cultural and creative industries in societies, defining the cultural economy as the system of production, distribution, and consumption of cultural goods and services. It explores themes such as inclusion, diversity, sustainability, and ownership through case studies and is ideal for students, researchers, and policy-makers interested in the creative and cultural industries, media and cultural studies, cultural policy, and development studies.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 184 pages
\n Publication date: 04 October 2018
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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The book critically examines the significant impact of cultural and creative industries on societies. By situating these industries within their broader cultural and economic contexts, Christiaan De Beukelaer and Kim-Marie Spence bring together their extensive empirical research spanning four continents to define the 'cultural economy' as the intricate system of production, distribution, and consumption of cultural goods and services, as well as the cultural, economic, social, and political environments in which it thrives.

Each chapter in this comprehensive work introduces and delves into a distinct theme, such as inclusion, diversity, sustainability, and ownership. Through engaging case studies encompassing Bollywood, Ghanaian music, the Korean Wave, Jamaican Reggae, and the United Nations Creative Economy Reports, the authors highlight the complexities and tensions associated with these themes, encouraging active engagement with potential and provisional solutions.

Global Cultural Economy is meticulously crafted with students, researchers, and policy-makers in mind. It serves as an invaluable resource for anyone with a keen interest in the dynamic realms of the creative and cultural industries, media and cultural studies, cultural policy, and development studies. By providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective, this book offers valuable insights into the complex interplay between culture, economy, society, and politics, paving the way for a deeper understanding of the world we inhabit.

\n Weight: 226g\n
Dimension: 196 x 132 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781138670099\n \n