Arts and Culture in Global Development Practice: Expression, Identity and Empowerment Cindy Maguire 9780367708382

-Focuses on what actually works in development practice, in order to inform and inspire practitioners and students
-Impressive global reach, with a wide range of case studies drawn from across Algeria, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, India, Kosovo, Taiwan, USA, South Africa, Malawi, and China
-Highlights development projects at the small and large scale and across a range of visual and performing arts

Cindy Maguire, PhD, is Associate Professor of Art & Design Education at Adelphi University, USA. She also co-directs ArtsAction Group, a community-based collective of arts educators, art therapists, artist teachers, and educators committed to facilitating arts and education initiatives with young people in conflict-affected environments.

Ann Holt, PhD, is a visiting assistant professor of Art & Design Education at the Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York, and an adjunct professor of Art & Design Education at Adelphi University, USA. She also serves as advisor to ArtsAction Group.

"A timely book containing an outstanding collection of essays on the debate around global practice-based arts and culture; an essential collection of thought-provoking accounts rooted in practice and community engagement. If you are interested in the different ways arts professionals are rethinking the role of arts and culture practice, this is one for your bookshelf."

Glen Coutts, Professor, Applied Arts Education, University of Lapland, Finland, President, International Society For Education through Art

"Despite pleas to " give voice to the voiceless", many voices remain unheard. This is not just because no one is listening, but because their expression may not take verbal form, but may emerge through, or be facilitated by, art. This comprehensive book gives this recognition central place, and it's fascinating essays show the truly transformative power of the arts when applied to shaping genuinely humane and holistic development."

John Clammer, Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities

"A showcase of compelling stories about transformation, empowerment, community building, and creative placemaking... Arts and Culture in Global Development Practice: Expression, Identity and Empowerment is a must-read for those who want to increase their knowledge about community development, global arts, and creative praxis in various social, cultural, and political contexts."

Wanda B. Knight, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Art Education, African American Studies, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Penn State University, United States., President-elect, National Art Education Association