TY - BOOK AU - Mirza,Munira TI - The politics of culture: the case for universalism SN - 978-0-230-28453-1 U1 - 306.0941 23E PY - 2012/// CY - Basingstoke, New York PB - Palgrave Macmillan KW - Politics and culture--Great Britain KW - Great Britain--Cultural policy N1 - Bibliogr. p. 195-209; From confidence to uncertainty: cultural value and what it means to be human -- The development of cultural policy in the United Kingdom -- Rich mix centre: a case study of a new arts centre in East London -- Oldham: a case study of cultural policy in an industrial town in North England -- Analysis: the case for universalism N2 - "The idea of diversity dominates cultural policy in the twenty-first century. Against the perceived elitism of the past, policy-makers seek to use culture to address social exclusion. Drawing on original research, this book exposes problems with this approach, making the case for universalism in cultural and political life"-- ER -