{"product_id":"9783032348982","title":"Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development in Italy The Role of Geographic and Economic Space","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCultural Economics \u0026amp; the Creative Economy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eCultural Heritage and Sustainable Development in Italy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Role of Geographic and Economic Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSilvia Cerisola | Elisa Panzera\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Economics \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edited volume presents an innovative approach to the relationship between cultural heritage and sustainable development, focusing on geographic factors and spatial economic analysis. Focusing on Italian case studies, the book unpacks various opportunities and challenges and explores how promoting and defending cultural heritage at the regional and national levels can in turn foster sustainable development.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eChapters consider both tangible and intangible aspects of the cultural supply, such as museums and festivals, and investigates specific issues relevant to sustainability, from the role of networks on museums’ performance in remote areas to the effects of climate change on heritage sites. The book also pays special attention to the role of tourism, the various factors that impact tourist numbers, as well as how negative impacts can be mitigated. Several chapters focus on social capital and the importance of civic engagement and belonging in encouraging sustainable economic growth. This book will be of interest to scholars and students in a range of fields, including cultural economics, regional economics, economic geography, heritage studies and those working on sustainability more broadly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilvia Cerisola\u003c\/strong\u003e is Associate Professor of Regional and Urban Economics at Politecnico di Milano. Her main research interest is in the impact of cultural heritage and creativity on regional and local economic development. She was awarded the 2018 \u003cem\u003eGiorgio Leonardi Best PhD Thesis Award \u003c\/em\u003eby the Italian Regional Science Association (AISRe) and the 2021 \u003cem\u003eWilliam Alonso Memorial Prize for Innovative Work in Regional Science\u003c\/em\u003e by the North American Regional Science Council (NARSC).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElisa Panzera \u003c\/strong\u003eis Assistant Professor of Regional and Urban Economics at Politecnico di Milano, Italy. Her main research interests are in the field of economics of culture, economics of innovation and regional studies. She currently collaborates in EU funded projects as well as teaching assistant activities for Urban and Regional Economics courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalgrave Macmillan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032348982\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51220617691276,"sku":"9783032348982","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783032348982","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}