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Community Festivals: involvement and inclusion

Jepson, A., Wiltshier, P. and Clarke, A. (2008) Community Festivals: involvement and inclusion. In: Conference Proceedings of the 17th Annual CHME Research Conference. Glasgow: Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME). 0954803914.

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Abstract:
This paper presents a part of a more detailed study into the organisation of a community festival in the East Midlands of the UK. The focus is on how the central steering group imposed a restricted sense of culture onto the festival and how the local communities were distanced from the processes. The literature on festivals is critically reviewed before the issues of involvement and inclusion are examined. The in depth research challenges some of the claims which are made for the benefits of festivals in the literature, particularly those related to cultural identity.
Subjects:
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GT Manners and customs > GT3400 Customs relative to public and social life. Festivals. Holidays > GT3403 Special events management
Creators:
Jepson, A., Wiltshier, P. and Clarke, A.
Publisher:
Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME)
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Business and Industry
Social Issues
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Business & Law > Business and International Management (to 2010)
Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > International Strategy & Business
Date:
14 May 2008
Date Type:
Publication
Title of Book:
Conference Proceedings of the 17th Annual CHME Research Conference
Event Title:
Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME) International Research Conference
Event Dates:
14-16 May 2008
Place of Publication:
Glasgow
Event Location:
Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde
Event Type:
Conference
Language:
English
ISBN:
0954803914
Status:
Published / Disseminated
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