The idea of diversity dominates cultural policy in the twenty-first century. Against the perceived elitism of the past, policy-makers seek to use culture to address social exclusion. Drawing on original research, this book exposes problems with this approach, making the case for universalism in cultural and political life.

Autorentext
MUNIRA MIRZA was the Deputy Mayor for Culture and Education for the Mayor of London, 2008-2016. She has a PhD in Sociology from the University of Kent, UK. Prior to this she worked as a Research Fellow with the think-tank Policy Exchange, and worked in arts organisations including The Royal Society of Arts and Tate. She has published in the International Journal of Cultural Policy, the edited collection Pakistani Diasporas: Culture, Conflict and Change (2008), and a range of newspapers and magazines.

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Preface Introduction From Confidence to Uncertainty Cultural Value and What it Means to be Human The Development of Cultural Policy in the UK Rich Mix Centre  a Case Study of a New Arts Centre in East London Oldham a Case Study of Cultural Policy in an Industrial Town in North England Analysis: the Case for Universalism Epilogue Index