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Basic Books (2003), Paperback, 434 pages
Description
Argues that the social changes of the past few decades have occurred by choice rather than involuntarily, citing the rise of a new creative social class that derives its identity and values from its roles as purveyors of creativity and finds its basis inthe economy.
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LibraryThing member jcbrunner
Professor Florida (nice name!) redefines the postindustrial or information society as a society with a creative class at its core. Brave new world revisited. But what is truly creative? He falls back to the old statistical hack of industry classification where a highly pampered super creative class
The author tries to square the elitist message of the select few with a broad (and sensible) appeal to openness, diversity and tolerance. He hides a tough truth in the book with the false hope that every city can become a star.
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(20%) is catered to by the rest of the creative class and a large service class. The book's insights suffer from Florida's pc behaviour of trying to include too many in his creative class (his genius hair stylist and even his inspiring cleaner). Creative industries are notoriously winner-takes-all societies. It is certainly true that everybody can be creative. The proof,however, is in the eating: Somebody has to want to fork over hard money for it and they usually prefer the number one or two.The author tries to square the elitist message of the select few with a broad (and sensible) appeal to openness, diversity and tolerance. He hides a tough truth in the book with the false hope that every city can become a star.
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LibraryThing member jmatson
What makes a place livable and a good place to find a job and a life? I think this would have been a better book if it were spread over less pages.
LibraryThing member cmeatto
Flex hours and Lattes. Hip Portland, bicycle lanes, and plenty of stats. If only the heroes of Mad Men were alive today to change their lives.
LibraryThing member SweetbriarPoet
Literally the most intellectually stimulating book I have ever read. Not only does it explain my own personal choices but those if my generation as a collective. This book will be very influential in my life, research and writing. Please read.
LibraryThing member giuliodestri
A good book, presenting a clear analysis of a great social phenomenon. But it is a bit old (2003)
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Original publication date
2002
Physical description
434 p.; 8.06 inches
ISBN
0465024777 / 9780465024773