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Book 2012

The rise of the creative class

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Publisher
Basic Books
Language
English
Published
2012
  • Creative ability
  • Technology and civilization
  • Social aspects
  • Leisure
  • Social classes
  • Work ethic
  • Creative ability in technology
  • Economic conditions

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 in the economy.