Cultural governance: Current and future European perspectives.

The book "Cultural Governance: Current and Future European Perspectives" edited by Chris Bailey, Elena Theodoulou Charalambous, and Geert Drion explores the role of culture in European governance. It provides a contemporary analysis of cultural governance and its challenges in the 21st century. The book discusses cultural democracy, leadership, cultural ecologies, cultural care, institutional trust, and cultural places of transformation. It also addresses pressing issues such as the climate crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, poverty, and regional conflicts. The book advocates for a holistic approach to cultural governance and emphasizes the importance of understanding culture as an interconnected system. It suggests practical strategies for cultural administration and policy-making and highlights the significance of nurturing cultural processes for societal resilience and evolution. The book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, cultural organization staff, and anyone interested in cultural policy governance. [Extracted from the article]