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Advanced Introduction to the Creative City (Hardcover)
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Advanced Introduction to the Creative City (Hardcover)
Series: Elgar Advanced Introductions series
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'Having been one of many collaborating with Charles on this
journey, I believe this publication is valuable in bringing
together the many streams of thinking, exploration and practice
behind the notion of a truly ''Creative City''.' - Richard
Brecknock, Brecknock Consulting, Australia 'At last the
comprehensive story of the creative city and the many streams of
thought it inspires - by the most significant author and thinker in
this space. As Charles argues, thinking with imagination and
creativity is no longer a choice for cities, it's essential for
them to thrive.' - Margie Caust, Urban Strategist 'Now that the
''shock and awe'' of claim and counterclaim has blown over; an
inspiring reflective synthesis of both the practices and the
potentials for the Creative City.' - Andy C. Pratt, City University
of London, UK Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and
thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and
law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to
be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of
the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject
areas. Written by the leading authority Charles Landry, inventssor
of the concept of the creative city, this timely book offers an
insightful and engaging introduction to the field. Exploring the
development of the concept, it discusses the characteristics of
cities, the qualities of creativity, the creative and regeneration
repertoires and the gentrification dilemma. Other key topics of
this definitive work include ambition and creativity, cities and
psychology, digitization and the creative bureaucracy. Key features
include: clear and compact style a unique survey of contemporary
developments in the field provides a theoretical base for
evaluating the concept of creative cities considerations of the
urban-sociological context of creative cities sets an agenda for
future research in the field. The Advanced Introduction to the
Creative City will be an indispensable guide for scholars and
students working in urban geography, urban sociology, urban
planning and urban studies.
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