Routledge Contemporary Identities of Creativity and Creative Work - Routledge

Explore the lived experiences of creative workers across diverse specializations with this comprehensive research-based study from Routledge. The book examines how creative professionals navigate flexible labour markets centred on culture, innovation and artistic practice, drawing on interviews with both emerging and experienced practitioners. It unpacks the personal meanings, professional aspirations and real-world challenges that define creative work as an affect-laden project of self-discovery. The research reveals how creative identification operates as an uncertain yet possibility-driven endeavour, shaped by individual aspirations and the unpredictable nature of creative careers. Perfect for students and scholars in sociology, anthropology and cultural studies seeking to understand the contemporary landscape of creative labour and professional identity formation.