| Politics and Aesthetics of Creativity: City, Culture and Space in East Asia Contributor(s): Wong, Heung Wah (Editor), Pan, Lu (Editor), Chau, Karin Ling-Fung (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1626430160 ISBN-13: 9781626430167 Publisher: Bridge 21 Publications OUR PRICE: $51.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Human Geography - Political Science | Public Policy - Cultural Policy - History | Asia - General |
| Dewey: 307.121 |
| Series: Bridge21 Publications |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.08" W x 8.96" (0.98 lbs) 278 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume of original essays critically examines the intriguing interplay among major actors and venues of creative practices in contemporary East Asian cities. Its chapters closely investigate manifestations of the political and aesthetic decisions made, or not made, in the construction and representation of creative cities. The contributors give Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Shanghai special consideration. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wong, Heung Wah: - Heung Wah Wong is an associate professor teaching creative arts and Japanese studies at the University of Hong Kong. Pan, Lu: - Lu Pan is a lecturer at the University of Hong Kong and HKU SPACE Community College. |