ISBN:
9781793633910
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (245 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
711.4
Keywords:
City planning-Social aspects-United States
;
Sociology, Urban-United States
;
Art and society-United States
Abstract:
Engagement in the City: How Arts and Culture Impact Development in Urban Areas explores how the arts contribute to cultural and economic development, physical and mental health, education, and social capital. The book can be helpful for scholars and community leaders interested in facilitating arts-based initiatives to improve their communities.
Abstract:
Cover -- Engagement in the City -- Engagement in the City: How Arts and Culture Impact Development in Urban Areas -- Copyright page -- Contents -- List of Figures and Tables -- Figures -- Tables -- Introduction -- References -- Chapter 1 -- Does Arts Engagement Increase Empathy and Prosocial Behavior? -- Why Should Arts Engagement Increase Prosocial Traits and Behavior? -- Literature Review -- Future Directions and Recommendations -- Conclusions and Implications -- Note -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Public Outreach Innovation and Sustainability of Arts Organizations in the Detroit Metropolitan Area -- Context: Arts and Culture Sector in Metropolitan Detroit -- Literature Review and Theory -- Research Framework -- Findings -- Main Themes Regarding Public Outreach Innovation in the Arts -- Differences among Organizational Types -- Discussion and Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Art Controversy and Asset-Based Community Development -- Part 1. Cultural-Capital Formation and Asset-Based Community Development -- Part 2. Richard Serra's Tilted Arc -- Part 3. Public Art and ABCD -- Conclusion: Interaction/Reaction with/to Public Art -- References -- Chapter 4 -- The Unique Value of the Arts for Civic Engagement -- Unprepared for Death in Singapore -- Socially Engaged Arts in Singapore -- Catalyzing End-of-Life Dialogue -- Unique Value of the Arts -- Building Connections and Community Capabilities Naturally -- Discussion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 5 -- Herons on the Bayou -- Literature Review -- Expanding Artists Networks -- Springboarding the Arts -- Enhanced Sense of Community -- Social Media -- Connecting through Education -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 -- Cultural Districts on the Horizon -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 -- Designing and Creating Programs of Promise -- Introduction -- Benefits of Service-Learning.
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