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PublisherZED Books, The Limited

ISBN-101842772627

ISBN-139781842772621

eBay Product ID (ePID)2420842

Product Key Features

Number of Pages288 Pages

Publication NameArts under Pressure : Promoting Cultural Diversity in the Age of Globalization

LanguageEnglish

SubjectGlobalization, Popular Culture, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Economics / General, History / General

Publication Year2003

TypeTextbook

AuthorJoost. Smiers

Subject AreaArt, Political Science, Social Science, Business & Economics

FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight21.2 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.4 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2004-297789

Reviews'This book is urgently needed. As a result of the processes of globalisation basic cultural rights are seriously endangered. Joost Smiers analyzes this threat in a lucid and competent manner. He offers strong arguments for the protection of cultural diversity and challenges the reader to re-think the domain of intellectual property rights.' - Professor Cees J. Hamelink, Universiteit van Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam'Urbane in perspective, and comprehensive in its documentation of the new manifestations of copyright in the age of globalization, Joost Smiers' critical reflections on arts under pressure are counterpointed by a very genuine concern for the lives of artists worldwide.' - Rustom Bharucha, theatre director, Calcutta, and author of The Politics of Cultural Practice'When arts are under pressure, cultural identity and creative diversity are threatened. In the complex world of trade regulations, national and international legislation it is easy to get confused. Joost Smiers guides the reader and points out how important it is that the language of economists doesn't take over the whole world. Arts under Pressure is an impressive book with massive information. It ought to become the 'No Logo' of cultural research.' - Ole Reitov, Director, Arts and Cultural Support, Danish Centre for Culture and Development (DCCD)'Although intensely packed with information, Arts Under Pressure is not too difficult to read. Smiers is sure to offer precise definitions to make his position clear, and for the more difficult concepts he offers numerous examples. This book is a well-researched discussion concerning the present and future states of the arts as Smiers sees them. Arts Under Pressure would be a good addition to any collection that is in need of a fresh opinion of the global economy or artistic expression.' - Paula Persoleo, Pittsburg State University, 'This book is urgently needed. As a result of the processes of globalisation basic cultural rights are seriously endangered. Joost Smiers analyzes this threat in a lucid and competent manner.' Cees J. Hamelink, Universiteit van Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam 'Urbane in perspective, and comprehensive in its documentation of the new manifestations of copyright in the age of globalization.' Rustom Bharucha, theatre director, Calcutta, and author of The Politics of Cultural Practice ' Arts under Pressure is an impressive book with massive information. It ought to become the No Logo of cultural research.' Ole Reitov, Director, Arts and Cultural Support, Danish Centre for Culture and Development (DCCD) ' Arts Under Pressure would be a good addition to any collection that is in need of a fresh opinion of the global economy or artistic expression.' Paula Persoleo, Pittsburg State University, "This book is urgently needed. As a result of the processes of globalisation basic cultural rights are seriously endangered. Joost Smiers analyzes this threat in a lucid and competent manner." -- Cees J. Hamelink, Universiteit van Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam " Arts under Pressure is an impressive book with massive information. It ought to become the No Logo of cultural research." -- Ole Reitov, Director, Arts and Cultural Support, Danish Centre for Culture and Development (DCCD) " Arts Under Pressure would be a good addition to any collection that is in need of a fresh opinion of the global economy or artistic expression." -- Paula Persoleo, Pittsburg State University "Urbane in perspective, and comprehensive in its documentation of the new manifestations of copyright in the age of globalization." -- Rustom Bharucha, theatre director, Calcutta, and author of The Politics of Cultural Practice

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal306.4/7/090511

Table Of ContentIntroduction Part I: The Arts and the World 1. The Arts: an Arena of Struggle 2. Specific Forms of Communication 3. A Triangle and a High-Tech-Archipelago Part II: The Power to Decide 4. The Effects of Sheer Size 5. The Question of Ownership 6. Cultural Package, Political Freight, Economic Weight 7. Second-Tier Corporations 8. Production and Distribution on a Mass Scale 9. Visual Arts Markets: as Nervous as the Stock Market 10. After the Magnetic Telegraph Part III: Doubtful Originality 11. The Twenty-First Century's Most Valuable Commodity 12. Hunt the Pirates? 13. Mp3, Napster, freenet? 14. Originality 15. Artists Still Create 16. A Western Concept Part IV: Local Artistic Life 17. De-Localization 18. A Vast Domain of Cultural Production 19. Diversity Destroyed in Less Than a Decade 20. Traditional, Folk, Popular, World? 21. Identities: Demarcations of Differences 22. Hybridity Everywhere, But Why? Part V: Corporate-Driven Culture 23. Aesthetics and the Land of Desire 24. Something to Tell, Something to Sell 25. Surrounding the Commercial Message 26. Violence Travels Well 27. Influence 28. Arousing Desire, Awakening Memory, Creating Fantasy 29. The Story Corporate Culture Doesn't Tell Part VI: Freedom and Protection 30. Squaring the Circle 31. Trade: Another World War 32. Re-thinking Economic Globalization 33. A New International Treaty on Cultural Diversity 34. The Road Away From Cultural Conglomeration 35. Cultural Policies 36. Regional Infrastructures for the Distribution of Films 37. The Meltdown and Abolition of Copyright 38. Substantial Remuneration for Artists 39. Protecting Cultural Heritage 40. The Raid on Art 41. All That's Fragile Needs Protection 42. The Production of Discourse is Always Controlled 43. The Digital Domain is Not What it Seemed to Be Part VII: 'Everything of Value is Defenceless' 44. References

SynopsisArts Under Pressure analyses the relevant forces behind decision making in cultural matters worldwide under the influence of economic globalisation. The book deals with all the arts, in all parts of the world and focuses on the cycle of creation, production, distribution, promotion, reception and influence. It asks: who has the power to decide what reaches audiences, in what quantities, with what contents and surrounded by what kinds of ambiances? Refuting the 'natural' existence of a mass culture, Arts Under Pressure argues that globally dominant artistic creations are produced, distributed and promoted on a mass scale that destroys the diversity any society desperately needs.Smiers argues that countries must take culture out of the grip of the WTO and sign a new International Convention on Cultural Diversity. Smiers concludes with a completely new vision of copyright, advantageous to artists, third world countries and the public domain., This book provides a clear reading, with numerous examples, of the impact of globalization on local arts and culture., The book deals with all the arts, in all parts of the world and focuses on the cycle of creation, production, distribution, promotion, reception and influence., Arts Under Pressure analyses the relevant forces behind decision making in cultural matters worldwide under the influence of economic globalisation. The book deals with all the arts, in all parts of the world and focuses on the cycle of creation, production, distribution, promotion, reception and influence. It asks: who has the power to decide what reaches audiences, in what quantities, with what contents and surrounded by what kinds of ambiances? Refuting the 'natural' existence of a mass culture, Arts Under Pressure argues that globally dominant artistic creations are produced, distributed and promoted on a mass scale that destroys the diversity any society desperately needs. Smiers argues that countries must take culture out of the grip of the WTO and sign a new International Convention on Cultural Diversity. Smiers concludes with a completely new vision of copyright, advantageous to artists, third world countries and the public domain., "Arts Under Pressure" analyzes the relevant forces behind decision-making in cultural matters worldwide, specifically in the field of the arts, under the influence of economic globalization. The book deals with all the arts, in all parts of the world, focusing on the cycle of creation, production, distribution, promotion, reception, and influence. It asks the key questions: who has the power to decide what reaches audiences in what quantities, with what contents, and surrounded by what kinds of ambiences? The author claims that mass culture does not exist; what exists are artistic creations that are produced, distributed and promoted on a mass scale.

LC Classification NumberGN357