The Creative Countryside: Policy and Practice in the UK Rural Cultural Economy

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  • Author(s): Bell, David; Jayne, Mark
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of Rural Studies. Jul 2010 26(3):209-218.
  • Publication Date:
    2010
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Evaluative
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
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    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      10
    • Subject Terms:
      Foreign Countries; Rural Environment; Rural Population; Rural Economics; Industry; Public Policy; Policy Formation; Policy Analysis; Case Studies; Creative Activities; Cultural Activities; Rural Development
    • Subject Terms:
      United Kingdom
    • Accession Number:
      10.1016/j.jrurstud.2010.01.001
    • ISSN:
      0743-0167
    • Abstract:
      This paper explores emerging policymaking and research into rural creative industries, drawing on a case study from the county of Shropshire in the UK. It begins with a critique of existing creative industries policy, which is argued to focus almost exclusively on the urban as the site of creative work. The paper highlights an emerging body of critique of this neglect of the rural in cultural policy, which is matched by a neglect of the cultural in rural policy. Attention then turns to an investigation of the size, scope and characteristics of the creative sector in Shropshire, with findings based on a consultancy report commissioned by public sector actors keen to highlight and promote the county's creative work. This material is used to illustrate some of the distinctive issues facing the UK rural creative sector, which current policy is ill-equipped to address. The paper ends by reflecting these findings back to the broader academic and policy contexts. (Contains 6 tables.)
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2010
    • Accession Number:
      EJ894909