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‘The Routledge Handbook of Festivals is an excellent resource for festival academics and students. It is most timely in that it confirms the maturity of research in festivals by offering a comprehensive range of perspectives. The editor and authors are the leading researchers in this field and to have their expertise collated in this one handbook provides a significant contribution to the area. I fully recommend this collection of insightful work to you.’ Margaret Deery, University of Surrey, UK

‘This is a welcomed addition to the literature on a topic of universal interest and rising importance. The international group of contributors provides expertise and insights from their many research, practical and teaching backgrounds. Diverse disciplinary and applied perspectives are covered, including those of the theorist, the teacher, festival producers and attendees, policy-makers and strategists, cultural groups, cities and destinations. Concluding with future perspectives, this Handbook will occupy an essential place in many institutional and personal libraries.’ Donald Getz, University of Calgary, Canada

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