Edited by the Institute for Social Research, Swinburne University of Technology

New Research

The open book of social innovation

17 March 2010This volume describes the hundreds of methods and tools for innovation being used across the world, as a first step to developing a knowledge base.

The economic impact of digital exclusion

12 March 2010This report develops a taxonomy of negative economic impacts associated with digital exclusion in the US.

Literature working group policy

12 March 2010This report provides practical and realistic recommendations to ensure literature in Scotland is able to thrive and is supported in the most appropriate way.

Creative New Zealand review

12 March 2010The NZ Government's review of Creative New Zealand’s governance structure aims to improve efficiency and make the best investment of resources for the benefit of New Zealand artists and arts organisations.
Cyber crime 2.0 versus the Twittering classes

Cyber crime 2.0 versus the Twittering classes

06 March 2010This paper contends that the hype surrounding the steep rise of social media networking website use has tended to mask the reality of a corresponding growth in online fraud and crime.

The road to elsewhere: Work, family and technology

06 March 2010Buffeted by streams of information coming via their Blackberries and laptops, this elite live with only one eye on the here and now.

Arts, music & design

OK, computer: file sharing, the music industry, and why we need the pirate party

OK, computer: file sharing, the music industry, and why we need the pirate party

05 March 2010This essay examines the central issues raised by illegal file sharing and the future for record companies in an environment that increasingly demands flexibility.

Culture in small and rural communities

05 March 2010The Creative City Network of Canada commissioned a series of reports on developing and revitalizing rural communities through arts and creativity.

More than bums on seats: Australian participation in the arts

03 March 2010This research identifies the key factors which will impact Australians’ future participation in the arts. It also identifies barriers and incentives which impact our participation.

Cultural policy & law

National broadband plan: connecting America

18 March 2010Broadband networks only create value to consumers and businesses when they are used in conjunction with broadband-capable devices to deliver useful applications and content. The plan seeks to ensure that the entire broadband ecosystem - networks, devices, content and applications - is healthy.

Mass localism: A way to help small communities solve big social challenges

17 March 2010  Localism presents a dilemma. Government has traditionally found it difficult to support genuine local solutions while achieving national impact and scale. This UK report offers a solution

Commentary

Where's the payoff? Convincing citizens to engage with government

12 March 2010Governments regularly hold consultations with their public. Craig Thomler wants value given for value received.

Supporting culture when everyone's on YouTube

12 March 2010  What role can government play in assisting Australian creative talent to catch some of dynamism of emerging markets for culture asks Stuart Cunningham in The Punch.

Government: Don't feed the trolls

04 March 2010Colin Jacobs of Electronic Frontiers Australia laments the depressing cycle of internet nastiness, media attention, government condemnation.

Audio

Open government: ideals and realities of 2.0

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06 March 2010A conversation about 'open government' in light of the recent report of the Government 2.0 Taskforce.

Artists working with children

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22 February 2010 The Australia Council is reviewing the protocols developed last year for artists working with children. One of the interested parties is the National Association for the Visual Arts, NAVA, who thinks the protocols are unnecessary.

Video

Charter for innovation, creativity and access to knowledge

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27 November 2009Citizens, artists and consumers are no longer powerless and isolated in the face of the content-providing industries: now individuals across many different spheres collaborate, participate and decide.

New media and world politics

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26 November 2009At this Lowy Institute talk held in Melbourne, Sam Roggeveen, editor of the Lowy Institute's influential political commentary site, The Interpreter, offers his perspectives on how new media is changing the world.

Websites

The Program

05 March 2010The Program is a nationwide what's on guide, providing the latest info on events, festivals, gigs, performances, theatre shows, exhibitions and loads more

Imagining the Internet: A History and Forecast

24 February 2010 The Elon University/Pew Internet Project site Imagining the Internet: A History and Forecast is a multi-section resource containing thousands of pages. It exposes future possibilities while simultaneously providing a peek back at the past.

Expressive life: Do we need a new framework for culture?

08 February 2010From 25-29 January 2010 a conversation took place between 18 bloggers asking whether the terms 'Art' and 'Culture' are tough enough to frame a public policy carve-out for the 21st century?

Books

TV drama in China

  • Edited by Ying Zhu, Michael Keane, and Ruoydon Bai
  • University of Washington Press
This collection of essays brings together the first comprehensive study of TV drama in China. Examining in depth the production, distribution, and consumption of TV drama, an international team of experts demonstrate why it remains the pre-eminent media form in China. The collection explores industry dynamics, how TV dramas are marketed and consumed on DVD, and China's aspirations to export its television drama rights.
Outrageous! Moral panics in Australia

Outrageous! Moral panics in Australia

  • Edited by Scott Poynting and George Morgan
  • ACYS Publishing
In this detailed examination of case studies, a distinguished group of experts demystifies the social processes of moral panic in Australia.

Policy Guides

This guide provides practical and long-term ways for artists and arts organisations to enhance their access, market their events to the disabled community and build new audiences.

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