Substantially re-written version of: The rise of the creative class (published by Basic Books in 2002).
"10th anniversary edition"--Cover.
Summary
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.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 437-465) and index.
Contents
Introduction. The transformation of everyday life -- Part One : The Creative Age. The creative economy ; The creative class -- Part Two : Work: The machine shop and the hair salon ; Brave new workplace ; No-collar -- Part Three : Life. Time warp ; The experimental life ; The big morph -- Part Four : Community. Place matters ; The geography of class ; The 3T's of economic development ; Global reach ; Quality of place ; Building the creative community -- Part Five : Contradictions. The geography of inequality ; The inclining significance of class -- Conclusion. Every single human being is creative.
