| Engagement in the City: How Arts and Culture Impact Development in Urban Areas Contributor(s): Hersey, Leigh N. (Editor), Bobick, Bryna (Editor), Alhadad, Hana (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1793633908 ISBN-13: 9781793633903 Publisher: Lexington Books OUR PRICE: $103.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Public Art - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development - Social Science | Sociology - Urban |
| Dewey: 307.760 |
| LCCN: 2020952329 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6" W x 9" (1.10 lbs) 244 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Engagement in the City: How Arts and Culture Impact Development in Urban Areas provides readers with numerous examples of ways that the arts can contribute to community development. Through the diverse backgrounds of its contributing authors - representing artists, art educators, and public administration scholars - the role of arts is explored as a contributing factor in strengthening communities. The book shows that the arts have the potential to positively impact a wide variety of development interests, including economic, education, health, social capital, and of cultural. The book provides strategies and techniques for implementing successful arts-based projects, whether it be through public art initiatives, service-learning opportunities, or the development or cultural districts. Cross-sectoral collaboration is a key in many of these projects, making the book beneficial for artists and community leaders who seek ways to work together to improve their cities. |