International Cultural Development Report

Author: Ouyang Janding, Wei Wei
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: This book has a great concept. With a very broad perspective, it outlines the cutting-edge dynamics of contemporary international cultural economy and cultural trade worldwide. The book is divided into eight sections: "National Dynamics," "Industry Reports," "Policy Interpretations," "Operations and Management," "Case Studies," "Cultural Economy and Urban Development," "External Perspectives," and "Going Global," covering the main aspects of cultural economy and cultural trade. The articles included in the book range from macro descriptions that provide an overall understanding to in-depth analyses of specific cases, offering a comprehensive reflection of the overall trends in the development of cultural economy and cultural trade worldwide. The main contributors to this book are colleagues from cultural sections of embassies and consulates. This team possesses distinct characteristics and advantages: they have extensive experience in foreign cultural work, a deep understanding and research on the state of foreign cultural economies, and access to many firsthand materials, which provide a solid practical foundation for the book's compilation. This book is informative, forward-looking, practical, and readable. It offers significant reference value for cultural workers to understand international market dynamics and learn from advanced experiences of other countries; it is also an excellent read for a broader audience to gain insights into the external world, accumulate cultural knowledge, broaden their horizons, and inspire new ideas.