{"product_id":"9788490346617","title":"Castells: duration of performances and economic impact","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCastells: duration of performances and economic impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume collects the papers presented at the VI Casteller Symposium, which addressed two fundamental issues for the future of the *casteller* movement: the duration of performances and the ideal number of participating groups, as well as the economic and social impact of cultural facilities such as the new Museu Casteller de Catalunya. Through the voices of *castellers*, journalists, historians, and analysts, the reader will find a multidisciplinary analysis that provides keys to understanding the current challenges of this tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is organized around two thematic axes. The first addresses the duration of *casteller* performances and the participation of groups, issues that generate debate within the *casteller* world and affect the organization of events and their future viability. The second axis focuses on the economic and social impact of cultural infrastructure linked to *castells*, taking the Museu Casteller de Catalunya project as a case study. The different perspectives of specialists and stakeholders offer a complete and updated view of these topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDuration and format of *casteller* performances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eParticipation and number of groups in events (*diades*)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEconomic impact of cultural facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMuseumification and the patrimonialization of popular culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial analysis of the contemporary *casteller* movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for *castellers*, scholars of popular culture, cultural managers, specialized journalists, and anyone interested in the organizational, economic, and social dimension of the *casteller* world. It is also of interest to readers who want to delve into current debates on the sustainability and future projection of this tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA multidisciplinary analysis of the organizational challenges of the *casteller* movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eData and reflections on the economic impact of cultural facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting perspectives from various agents in the sector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the current debate on the duration and format of performances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: VARIOUS AUTHORS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Folk art, popular culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: L'Aixecador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 237 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a solid and current contribution to the debate on the future of the *casteller* world, combining academic analysis with the vision of professionals and enthusiasts. Its clear structure and the diversity of voices make it a useful tool for anyone who wants to understand the internal dynamics and the economic and social challenges of one of Catalonia's most iconic cultural expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405173842267,"sku":"9788490346617","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034661.jpg?v=1781824542","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490346617","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}