Politics of culture the case for universalism
Mirza, Munira
Politics of culture the case for universalism - New York Palgrave Macmillan 2011 - xi,219p.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
From confidence to uncertainty: cultural value and what it means to be human -- The development of cultural policy in the United Kingdom -- Rich mix centre: a case study of a new arts centre in East London -- Oldham: a case study of cultural policy in an industrial town in North England -- Analysis: the case for universalism.
"The idea of diversity dominates cultural policy in the twenty-first century. Against the perceived elitism of the past, policy-makers seek to use culture to address social exclusion. Drawing on original research, this book exposes problems with this approach, making the case for universalism in cultural and political life"--
9780230284531
2011045724
Politics and culture--Great Britain.
Great Britain--Cultural policy.
306.0941 / MI-P
Politics of culture the case for universalism - New York Palgrave Macmillan 2011 - xi,219p.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
From confidence to uncertainty: cultural value and what it means to be human -- The development of cultural policy in the United Kingdom -- Rich mix centre: a case study of a new arts centre in East London -- Oldham: a case study of cultural policy in an industrial town in North England -- Analysis: the case for universalism.
"The idea of diversity dominates cultural policy in the twenty-first century. Against the perceived elitism of the past, policy-makers seek to use culture to address social exclusion. Drawing on original research, this book exposes problems with this approach, making the case for universalism in cultural and political life"--
9780230284531
2011045724
Politics and culture--Great Britain.
Great Britain--Cultural policy.
306.0941 / MI-P