Red Creative: Culture and Modernity in China

This book explores the cultural creative industries and contemporary capitalism in China,analyzing the institutions,regulations,interests,and markets that underpin the Chinese cultural economy and the strategic position of Shanghai within that economy. It also examines cultural policy reforms in post-colonial China and articulates Shanghai's significance in paving China's path to modernity and entry into global capitalism. The book is aimed at a broad, educated audience who seek to engage more with what is happening in China, especially in the cultural field. It will be of strong interest to both those interested in Chinese cultural policy and the creative industries approach generally.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 17 December 2020
Publisher: Intellect Books

This comprehensive book explores the intricate relationship between the cultural creative industries and contemporary capitalism, shedding light on China's position within the global capitalist system. It delves into various debates surrounding the future of modernity, cultural policy reforms, and new ways of thinking about culture and cultural policy. Written in a clear and engaging style, it serves as the first study to provide a critical lens on creative industries discourse and seamlessly integrate it with detailed historical and social analysis.

The book analyzes the ongoing development of China's cultural industries, examining the institutions, regulations, interests, and markets that underpin the Chinese cultural economy. It also explores the strategic position of Shanghai within this economy, highlighting its significance in paving China's path to modernity and entry into global capitalism.

In-depth and illuminating, this book situates China's contemporary cultural economy within its larger global and historical context, revealing the limitations of Western thought in understanding Chinese history, culture, and society. It aims to reach a broad, educated audience who seek to engage more with what is happening in China, particularly in the cultural field. By challenging the standard frame of Western modernity, the book suggests the possibility of alternative historical trajectories and possibilities.

The book adopts a theoretical and empirical approach, making it of great interest to both those interested in Chinese cultural policy and the creative industries approach more broadly. As cultural and creative industries continue to grow in importance in Higher Education, this book provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics between culture, capitalism, and society.

Weight: 546g
Dimension: 170 x 242 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789382303
Edition number: New ed