Culture, Economy and Politics, 1st ed. 2015 The Case of New Labour New Directions in Cultural Policy Research Series

This book focuses on cultural policy in the UK between 1997 and 2010 under the Labour party (or 'New Labour', as it was temporarily rebranded). It is based on interviews with major figures and examines a range of policy areas including the arts, creative industries, copyright, film policy, heritage, urban regeneration and regional policy.

David Hesmondhalgh is Professor of Media, Music and Culture at the University of Leeds, UK.
 
Kate Oakley is Professor of Cultural Policy at the University of Leeds, UK.
 
David Lee is Lecturer in Cultural Industries and Communication at the University of Leeds, UK.
 
Melissa Nisbett is Senior Lecturer in Arts and Cultural Management at King's College London, UK.