The dissertation studies the extent to which festivals, from a popular event for the masses, evolved into exclusive events, and shows how festivals affect socie
The Festivalization of Culture explores the links between various local and global cultures, communities, identities and lifestyle narratives as they are both c
This volume is the first major social scientific study of contemporary arts festivals. It will have appeal to a wide readership in cultural sociology, cultural
Based on the words and experiences of the people involved, this book tells the story of the community arts movement in the UK, and, through a series of essays,