Re-Imagining Creative Cities in Twenty-First Century Asia
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This book responds to the lack of Asian representation in creative cities literature. It aims to use the creative cities paradigm as part of a wider process involving first, a rapid de-industrialisation in Asia that has left a void for new development models, resulting in a popular uptake of cultural economies in Asian cities; and second, the congruence and conflicts of traditional and modern cultural values leading to a necessary re-interpretation and re-imagination of cities as places for cultural production and cultural consumption. Focusing on the ‘Asian century’, it seeks to recognise and highlight the rapid rise of these cities and how they have stepped up to the challenge of transforming and regenerating themselves. The book aims to re-define what it means to be an Asian creative city and generate more dialogue and new debate around different urban issues.
This book responds to the lack of Asian representation in creative cities literature. It aims to use the creative cities paradigm as part of a wider process involving first, a rapid de-industrialisation in Asia that has left a void for new development models, resulting in a popular uptake of cultural economies in Asian cities; and second, the congruence and conflicts of traditional and modern cultural values leading to a necessary re-interpretation and re-imagination of cities as places for cultural production and cultural consumption. Focusing on the ‘Asian century’, it seeks to recognise and highlight the rapid rise of these cities and how they have stepped up to the challenge of transforming and regenerating themselves. The book aims to re-define what it means to be an Asian creative city and generate more dialogue and new debate around different urban issues.
Re-defines what it means to be an Asian creative city Situates Asian creative cities as sites for political, cultural and social conflicts in the new ‘Asian century’ Explores how Asian cities have rapidly transformed and regenerated themselves
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Xin Gu
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“This is a unique book with an exceptional range of topics, and written by a range of contributors with significant access to Asian cities. From Chiang Mai to Mumbai, and Shanghai to Tokyo, it covers the most contemporary and compelling aspects of the urban economy-culture nexus. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the urban, culture, governance, globalisation and the enduring politics of economic growth. Wholeheartedly recommended.” (Jonathan Vickery, Director, Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies, University of Warwick, UK)
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