Allen J. Scott

Dominic Power

Since the Second World War there has been considerable growth in the importance of non-manufacturing based forms of production to the performance of many Western economies. Many countries have seen increased contributions being made by industries such as the media, entertainment and artistic sectors. Gathering together a leading international, multi disciplinary team of researchers, this informative book presents cutting-edge perspectives on how these industries function, their place in the new economy and how they can be harnessed for urban and regional economic and social development.

Cultural Industries and the Production of Culture

Cutting-edge perspectives on the functioning of cultural industries are offered in this volume, which explores the media, entertainment & artistic sectors. Contributors place these industries in the new economy & suggest ways in which they can contribute to urban & regional economic & social development.

Dominic Power

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