Power, Construction and Meaning in Festivals

Events are essential for giving our lives cultural meaning, significance, and value. Community events can have positive and negative social, cultural, economic, and environmental impacts. This book explores the relationships, dynamics, and planning processes of festivals and events and their impact on authenticity, cultural consumption, and local communities. It looks at key debates in power theory, event planning and design, event construction, experience and meaning, authenticity, sustainability, social inclusion, accessibility, and sponsorship engagement. International case studies are embedded within the chapters, examining the role of stakeholders, local communities, organizers, local governments, and infrastructure. This critical event studies text is interdisciplinary and will be valuable reading for students and researchers interested in the construction and planning of festivals and events, their immediate impact, and their significance for the future.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Events, whether through education, sport, or festivity, play a crucial role in shaping our cultural identity, significance, and value. Community events, in particular, hold immense potential to impact society in both positive and negative ways, spanning various social, cultural, economic, and environmental domains. This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationships, dynamics, and planning processes of festivals and events, exploring their profound impact on authenticity, cultural consumption, and local communities. By examining a range of critical debates in power theory, event planning and design, event construction, experience and meaning, authenticity, sustainability, social inclusion, accessibility, and sponsorship engagement, this text offers a deeper and more critical insight into the world of festivals and events.

International case studies are embedded throughout the chapters, providing valuable insights into the roles of stakeholders, local communities, organizers, local governments, and infrastructure. This interdisciplinary text is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in understanding the complexities involved in the construction and planning of festivals and events, their immediate impact, and their long-term significance for the future.

In conclusion, events hold a profound power to shape our cultural landscape and influence society in countless ways. This book provides a valuable exploration of the world of festivals and events, offering insights into their relationships, dynamics, and planning processes. It serves as a critical resource for students and researchers seeking to understand the significance of these events in shaping our cultural and social landscape.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032339375