The politics of culture

By Munira Mirza

Subjects: Cultural policy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / General, Politics and culture, Multiculturalism, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Cultural Policy, Marginality, social

Description: "The idea of diversity dominates cultural policy in the twenty-first century. Against the perceived elitism of the past, policy-makers seek to use culture to address social exclusion. Drawing on original research, this book exposes problems with this approach, making the case for universalism in cultural and political life"--