Books in the Studien zur Kulturpolitik. Cultural Policy series

Task of cultural policy is to create and support structures that promote mobilization of creativity of the people to ensure welfare, innovation and pluralism. There is a need to provide a forum for the exchange of concepts of good governance and cultural policy. The role of the arts and of individual artists in the development of society is essential.

Fur 600 soziokulturelle Zentren und Kulturinitiativen in Deutschland liegen keine nachhaltigen Handlungsansatze vor. Die qualitative Studie offenbart deutliche Lucken und Entwicklungspotentiale und formt erste Starthilfen, Wegweiser und Positionslichter fur eine strategische, zukunftsweisende Ausrichtung - nicht nur fur soziokulturelle Zentren.

Cultural performances are important in managing the collective trauma of victims of violent conflicts. They help victims to attain catharsis, build an intense community spirit, deepen resilience and envision a brighter future. They provide the requisite context that is not strange to the trauma victims and this enhances their healing and wellbeing.