{"product_id":"art-and-politics-9781032040721","title":"Art and Politics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian governments at all levels have been engaged with arts and culture in many different forms since the beginning of European settlement. The way this has occurred is documented and analysed here, both from an historical and critical perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChanging understandings of culture and the significance of Indigenous Culture to Australia receive special attention. While the focus is primarily directed to Federal Government engagement, there is also consideration paid to both state and local government involvement. There is attention paid to the censorship of arts practice by governments as well as the direct interventions by politicians in arts practice. Different approaches to the arts by governments are also considered, as well as attempts to develop a national cultural policy. The impact of the recent pandemic is addressed and various research reports about the arts sector and its relationship with government are also noted. There is then a final discussion abou\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a timely and well written account of the relationship between the arts\/cultural sector and the governments and policy frameworks that are, ostensibly, responsible for supporting it. There is a long history here of contestation, debate and struggle on the part of artists for their work to be appropriately recognised. This book not only tells the story of the nexus between arts and government, it unequivocally advocates for the cultural value of arts practices, and the need for governments to take a bipartisan approach to ensure the arts have a chance of a sustainable future.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessor Hilary Glow, \u003ci\u003eDeakin University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Art and Politics: Government and the Arts in Australia. An Historical and Critical Analysis is a comprehensive, insightful, and remarkably well-researched book on one country’s evolving and often contradictory cultural policies and practices. Jo Caust deftly guides us through the development of Australia’s varied and dynamic cultural landscape over the last 200 years while crafting frameworks that can be used to develop deeper, richer, and more productive conversations among and between artists, arts institutions, indigenous populations, and those in government. This book is a valuable resource for those studying cultural development and arts leaders, policymakers, and funders grappling with the challenges of creating and sustaining vibrant arts ecologies in their countries.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmeritus Professor William J. Byrnes, \u003ci\u003eauthor of\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eManagement and the Arts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Josephine Caust is one of the leading experts on Australian cultural policy. Her published work and frequent policy contributions have been influential both in Australia and internationally. This long-awaited book will create wide interest among researchers, academics and policy makers, as well as among members of the general public interested to gain fresh insights into the past, present and potential future of Australian art and culture.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistinguished Professor David Throsby, \u003ci\u003eMacquarie University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Artists are the forgotten foot soldiers of the creative economy. This book is a timely reminder of the social value of the arts, restoring artists at the core of contemporary cultural policy. Caust’s work is grounded in a detailed historical analysis of Australian culture, government and politics, and draws on her personal story as an academic, arts worker and passionate believer in the power of art and artists to transform lives. Her book will be an inspiration for students, artists and –\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewhisper it –\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003epoliticians.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChris Bilton, \u003ci\u003eProfessor of Creative Industries, University of Warwick\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGOVERNMENTS AND THE ARTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHE USES AND CONTROL OF ARTS AND CULTURAL PRACTICES BY GOVERNMENTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eARTS AND CULTURE AND THEIR APPLICATION IN AN AUSTRALIAN SETTING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAUSTRALIAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS AND ARTS AND CULTURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNATIONAL CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND THE ARTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCENSORSHIP AND POLITICAL INTERVENTIONS \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCULTURAL POLICY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCHANGING APPROACHES TO THE ARTS SECTOR AND THE IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePOSSIBLE FUTURES FOR THE ARTS AND GOVERNMENTS \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018807705943,"sku":"9781032040721","price":35.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032040721.jpg?v=1750778220","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/art-and-politics-9781032040721","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}