Global Cultures of Contestation explores the dynamic interplay between mobility, sustainability, aesthetics, and connectivity in contemporary global cultures. This comprehensive study, edited by E. Peeren, R. Celikates, J. de Kloet, and T. Poell, delves into the multifaceted contestations that shape our world today. It critically examines how these cultures navigate the complexities of global interconnectedness, environmental sustainability, aesthetic expressions, and the ever-evolving nature of human mobility. The book, published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2018, comprises 282 pages and is part of the Palgrave Studies in Globalization, Culture and Society series. It is available in both print and electronic formats, with ISBNs 9783319639819 and 9783319639826, respectively. This publication is affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Amsterdam, specifically the Amsterdam Institute for Humanities Research and the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis.

This book is unique in focusing on just one band from one city – but the story of Tat Ming Pair, in so many ways This is an open access book.

China is at the crux of reforming, professionalising, and internationalising its cultural and creative industries. These industries are at the forefront of China’s move towards the status of a developed country. In this comprehensive Handbook, international experts including leading Mainland scholars examine the background to China’s cultural and creative industries as well as the challenges ahead. The chapters represent the cutting-edge of scholarship, setting out the future directions of culture, creativity and innovation in China. Combining interdisciplinary approaches with contemporary social and economic theory, the contributors examine developments in art, cultural tourism, urbanism, digital media, e-commerce, fashion and architectural design, publishing, film, television, animation, documentary, music and festivals.