The idea of diversity dominates cultural policy in the twenty-first century. Against the perceived elitism of the past, policy-makers seek to use culture to address social exclusion. Drawing on original research, this book exposes problems with this approach, making the case for universalism in cultural and political life. MUNIRA MIRZA Cultural Adviser to the Mayor of London. She has a PhD in Sociology from the University of Kent, UK,and between 2007 and 2008 she was a Research Fellow with the think-tank Policy Exchange. She has published in the 'International Journal of Cultural Policy 'and contributed to the edited collection 'Pakistani Diasporas: Culture, Conflict and Change '(2008). INDICE: Preface - Introduction - From Confidence to Uncertainty b Cultural Value and What it Means to be Human - The Development of Cultural Policy in the UK - Rich Mix Centre b a Case Study of a New Arts Centre in East London -Oldham b a Case Study of Cultural Policy in an Industrial Town in North England - Analysis: the Case for Universalism - Epilogue - Index
- ISBN: 978-0-230-28453-1
- Editorial: Palgrave MacM
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 224
- Fecha Publicación: 25/11/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés