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  • Book Town

    Author(s)
    Frank, Jane
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Frank, Jane E.
    Year published
    2018
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    A book town is a small community on the geographical periphery that has experienced regeneration through a themed identity centered around secondhand and antiquarian bookselling; festival culture and events; writing and reading. The clustering of bookshops in book towns produces a multiplier effect that has been recognized by governments and development organizations for its capacity to enhance and sustain regional economies. A growing number of book towns around the world are evolving as sites of cultural diversity and platforms for artistic and cultural debate. As a result of this creative and cultural activity, social ...
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    A book town is a small community on the geographical periphery that has experienced regeneration through a themed identity centered around secondhand and antiquarian bookselling; festival culture and events; writing and reading. The clustering of bookshops in book towns produces a multiplier effect that has been recognized by governments and development organizations for its capacity to enhance and sustain regional economies. A growing number of book towns around the world are evolving as sites of cultural diversity and platforms for artistic and cultural debate. As a result of this creative and cultural activity, social bonds in book towns are strengthened, and community development and empowerment is achieved. The success of book towns intersects with other contemporary social trends including the increased cultural mobility of individuals; the rise of travelers seeking slower, more meaningful connections with places, objects, and ideas; and a growing democratization of culture.
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    Book Title
    The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1002/9781405165518.wbeos1178
    Subject
    Sociology
    Cultural studies
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/400299
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