The Rise of the Creative Class

Richard Florida.

ISBN 10: 0465024769 / ISBN 13: 9780465024766

Published by Basic Books/New York, 2002

About this Item

404 pp. Book/dust jacket condition: As New/Fine. 1st Ed., 3rd Printing/First Edition, Third Printing. Flat signed by author at title page. All orders are processed and shipped from MI or WI, USA.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Rise of the Creative Class
• Publisher: Basic Books/New York
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0465024769
• ISBN 13: 9780465024766
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

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. 40,000 first printing.

Review

"An exhaustive study that ought to be read by every city planner and economic developer who wants to thrive in the next century.... It tells us a lot about ourselves, where we've been and where we are going."