Harnessing the bohemian artists as innovation partners in rural & remote communities

Harnessing the Bohemian takes a fresh and interdisciplinary perspective on the intractable problem of shrinking populations and resources in remote/rural communities. It challenges the conventional wisdom of community development theories and practices and envisages more central roles for the creati...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Skippington, Peter
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Acton, A.C.T. ANU Press 2016, [2016]©2016
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Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references and index
  • Foreword / Diana F. Davis
  • 1. Struggling to survive
  • 2. Combating the uncertainty and timidity of isolation
  • 3. A maelstrom: Theories, concepts, models and movements
  • 4. Innovation and creativity as drivers of contemporary society
  • 5. Concepts in practice: Initiatives in action
  • 6. The unique challenges of investigating rural and remote communities
  • 7. Scoping art in communities
  • 8. The case studies
  • 9. Conviction, connection, creativity and courage: A new model for creative community development
  • 10. The arts as creative community powerhouse
  • Appendix A: Chronological review of CCB definitions
  • Appendix B: Snapshot of arts-based community initiatives (1960-2010)