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Synopsis
Are we aware of the values of craft? In this edited volume, cultural economists, researchers and professionals provide an interdisciplinary discussion of the relevance and contribution of the craft sector to the economy, as well as to society at large.
Mignosa and Kotipalli bring together contributors to compare the craft sector across countries, analysing the role of institutions, educational bodies, organisations and market structure in its evolution and perception. The Western approach to craft and its subordinate position to the arts is contrasted with the prestige of craftmanship in Eastern countries, while the differing ways that craft has attracted the attention of policy agencies, museums, designers and private institutions across regions is also analysed. This volume is vital reading to those interested in the economic features of craft and craftsmanship around the world, as well as for those interested in the importance of policy in bringing about effective sustainable development.
Synopsis
Foreword - Arjo Klamer
Introduction - Anna Mignosa and Priyatej Kotipalli
Part 1 - Definitional issues
Chapter 1. Defining Craft: Hermeneutics and Economy - Ronda L. Brulotte and Manuel JR Montoya
Chapter 2. UNESCO approach to crafts - Indrasen Vencatachellum
Chapter 3. Making sense of craft using cultural economics - Priyatej Kotipalli
Part 2 - Policies for crafts
Chapter 4. Policies for craft: reasons and tools - Anna Mignosa
Chapter 5. Crafts policies in China - Lili Jiang
Chapter 6. Arts and Crafts policies: heritage vs economics in France - Francesca Cominelli
Chapter 7. Handwerk - Crafts and trades in Germany - Thora Fjeldsted
Chapter 8. The building of craft policy in India - Ritu Sethi
Chapter 9. Crafts policies in Japan - Kazuko Goto
Chapter 10. Crafts in the Netherlands - From an economic to a value-based perspective - Marleen Hofland-Mol, Marion Poortvliet
Chapter 11. Crafts policies in the U.K - Julia Bennett
Chapter 12.
Craft - Economic Policies in the United States 1896-2016 - Manuel J.R. Montoya
Part 3 - Economic issues
Chapter 13. An economic assessment of Asian crafts - Simon Ellis and Joseph Lo
Chapter 14. A Cultural Economic Analysis of Crafts - A view from the workshop of the world - John Ballyn
Chapter 15. The invisible giant: economics of artisanal activity in India - Ashoke Chatterjee
Chapter 16. Measuring the economics of traditional craft production - Simon Ellis
Part 4 - Future development
Chapter 17. The importance of craft culture - Arjo Klamer
Chapter 18. Design and craft: the practitioners view - Lucia Giuliano
Chapter 19. Material is the mother of innovation - Maikel H.G. Kuijpers
Chapter 20. Education for Artisans: Beginning A Sustainable Future for Craft Traditions - Judy Frater