Craft and the Creative Economy
Craft and the Creative Economy by S. Luckman, published by Palgrave Macmillan UK on March 4, 2015, offers an insightful examination of the role of craft and making within the modern cultural economy. This 187-page book delves into how the creative sector is expanding significantly due to the rise of online shopfronts, home-based micro-enterprises, and a growing consumer demand for handmade goods.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of the intersection between craft and various economic factors, including small business dynamics and e-commerce trends. The book addresses contemporary themes such as ‘mumpreneurialism’ and downshifting, providing a comprehensive look at how these elements contribute to the evolving landscape of labor and creativity. Through its exploration of social science and anthropology, this edition presents a detailed perspective on the increasing significance of craft in today’s economy.
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Craft and the Creative Economy examines the place of craft and making in the contemporary cultural economy, with a distinctive focus on the ways in which this creative sector is growing exponentially as a result of online shopfronts and home-based micro-enterprise, ‘mumpreneurialism’ and downshifting, and renewed demand for the handmade.
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