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Cities of Culture

By Gold, John R.

Cities of Culture Social Sciences

Cities of Culture

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The city is a natural setting for spectacle and entertainment. Since Antiquity, cities have staged events that have illuminated the life of their inhabitants and drawn in visitors. In recent years, however, their role as the setting for festivals and fairs has been dramatically enhanced as city managers have recognised the potential that the larger international festivals have for fostering economic, social and cultural development. Cities of Culture examines the growth of this role in Western cities over the last 150 years. Adopting a lively comparative perspective, it highlights the development of three different forms of staged cultural events - international expositions, the Summer Olympics and the European Cities of Culture programme. With its extensive use of case studies and illuminating examples, it provides insight into the material and symbolic significance of festivals in urban affairs.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
326
Release Date:
2004-12-30
Publication Date:
2004-12-22
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1840142855
ISBN13:
9781840142853
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
655 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
22 cm
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