From the Consciousness Industry to Creative Industries: Consumer-created content, social network markets and the growth of knowledge

Hartley, John (2008) From the Consciousness Industry to Creative Industries: Consumer-created content, social network markets and the growth of knowledge , in Perren, Alisa and Holt, Jennifer, Eds. The Media Industry Studies Book. Routledge.

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Abstract

This paper traces the evolution of the creative industries through three conceptual phases: creative clusters (‘industries’ with creative outputs); creative economy (services with creative inputs); and creative citizens (creative human capital). These correspond to an extension of the concept of creativity from industry to economy to culture, and from a provider-led or supply side perspective (industry) to a consumer-led demand focus (market). The paper argues that creative innovation is a property of social network markets (in which talented individuals are agents), and that digital media extend to whole populations the possibility of creative engagement with the growth of knowledge.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Status:	In Press
Place of Publication:	New York
Keywords:	consumer-created content; social networks; creative industries;
Subjects:	Subjects UNSPECIFIED
ID Code:	12642
Deposited By:	hunt, nicki
Deposited On:	17 April 2008
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Copyright Owner:	Copyright 2008 Routledge
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