Description
This definitive book provides a conceptual context for cultural quarters through a detailed discussion concerning the principles of urban design and planning. To examine these issues, the book presents several case studies drawn from Northern England, Ireland and Vienna to position the emergence of specific cultural areas within a historical and social context and the economics of maintaining the respective districts. Extending this investigation, the author provides an explicit analysis of Bolton Borough Council's moves towards establishing a cultural sector in the town centre, with references to previous funding models employed by Birmingham City Council and the British Museum. The book offers a concise illustration of how cultural practice is maintained and expanded within an urban environment. This single volume, packed with detail, can be used in higher education courses to support the study of cultural policy, management and regeneration.
About the Author
Professor Roodhouse passed away in April 2012. Professor Roodhouse wrote and published extensively in national and international journals such as the Journal Of Education Through Partnership, the International Journal of Arts Management, the International Journal of Museum Management and Curatorship, and the Journal of Arts Management, Law and Society. In addition he edited the Journal of Vocational Education and Training and sat on editorial boards such as Arts Documentation Monthly and the International Journal of Applied Management. He was the founding editor of Creative Industries Journal.
Reviews
"'...the body of the book is both intellectually and culturally appealing... It takes a fashionable concept and gives it depth and all those involved in the publication should be applauded for this.' - Professor Jennifer Radbourne, International Journal of Arts Management"
Book Information
ISBN 9781841502137
Author Simon Roodhouse
Format Paperback
Page Count 149
Imprint Intellect Books
Publisher Intellect Books
