The Creative Economy - Arts, Cultural Value and Society in Practice

The creative economy permeates our everyday lives, shaping where we live, what we buy, and how we interact with others. Looking at dimensions of people, place, policy, and market forces, the book offers a comprehensive perspective on arts and culture, in both economic and social life.

The book explores the multifaceted components that make up this complex fi eld. Underlying this journey is the throughline of diversity, equity, and inclusion as watchwords of today-s global paradigm. Capital, gentrification, pay disparities, and the hegemonic confines of cultural production are few of the key issues analyzed. Using case studies and stories of artists and creatives from the worlds of fashion, design, music, and the media arts, the book also delves into gastronomy, literature, architecture, and theatre-presenting a nuanced look at the ways in which the creative sector impacts the world today. Readers will benefit from features such as key takeaways, discussion questions, an