Dis.Ordering Distribution: Infrastructures, Formats and Practices in the Circulation of Culture (Research in the Sociology of Organizations, 94) - Hardcover

 
9781836629474: Dis.Ordering Distribution: Infrastructures, Formats and Practices in the Circulation of Culture (Research in the Sociology of Organizations, 94)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1836629478 ISBN 13: 9781836629474
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited, 2025

Synopsis

Dis.Ordering Distribution explores the intricate relationship between distribution and production, drawing on empirical evidence from two vibrant centers of cultural production: Africa and Asia. Delving into how cultural entrepreneurs engage with global distribution platforms and the resulting impact on the creation of cultural artifacts, the analysis reveals that digital platforms are not merely end-point distribution tools but are also reshaping production processes.

The first section, “Infrastructures, Formats, and Rules”, examines the triad of infrastructures, formats, and rules, highlighting their historical significance and their role in shaping consumer behavior through distribution platforms. The second section, “Distribution as a Force Shaping Production” focuses on memes as a case study to illustrate the close link between distribution and production and how memes as a ubiquitous element of contemporary media culture, exemplify how distribution influences production. The final section, “Cultural Entrepreneurs in the Platform Business” brings attention to the physical spaces within a platform-dominated environment. It discusses how cultural entrepreneurs, such as artists and musicians, leverage their networks and data collection methods to promote their work, emphasizing the continued importance of local production and distribution sites.

This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of how digital platforms are transforming cultural production and distribution.

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About the Author

Cornelia Storz is Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany.

Vinzenz Hediger is Professor of Cinema Studies at Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany.

Matthias Krings is Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany.

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1836629478
ISBN 13 
9781836629474
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
168
Editor
Storz Cornelia, Hediger Vinzenz, Krings Matthias