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Past, Present, and Tools for the Future: Routledge Research in the Creative and Cultural Industries

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Edited by David Hesmondhalgh and Sarah Baker

Researching Art Markets: Past, Present and Tools for the Future (Routledge Research in the Creative and Cultural Industries)

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the creative and cultural industries, from their historical origins to their current state and future prospects. It features contributions from leading scholars in the field, who explore a wide range of topics, including the role of technology in the creative process, the challenges facing the creative economy, and the importance of creativity for social and economic development.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "Past and Present," provides a historical overview of the creative and cultural industries, from their origins in the early modern period to their current state. The second part, "Challenges and Opportunities," examines the challenges facing the creative economy, such as the impact of technology, the rise of the global creative class, and the changing nature of work. The third part, "Tools for the Future," explores the tools and strategies that can be used to support the development of the creative and cultural industries.

This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the creative and cultural industries. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field, and it offers a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.

Part 1: Past and Present

The Creative and Cultural Industries: A Historical Overview
Theories of the Creative Economy
The Creative City
The Global Creative Class

Part 2: Challenges and Opportunities

The Impact of Technology on the Creative Process
The Challenges Facing the Creative Economy
The Importance of Creativity for Social and Economic Development

Part 3: Tools for the Future

Supporting the Development of the Creative and Cultural Industries
Measuring the Impact of the Creative and Cultural Industries
The Future of the Creative and Cultural Industries

Contributors

The book features contributions from leading scholars in the field of creative and cultural industries, including:

David Hesmondhalgh
Sarah Baker
Richard Florida
Charles Landry
John Howkins
Nesta
The British Council

Reviews

"This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the creative and cultural industries. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field, and it offers a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners."

- Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class

"This book is a timely and important contribution to the growing body of research on the creative and cultural industries. It offers a comprehensive overview of the field, and it provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the creative economy."

- Charles Landry, author of The Creative City