Management and the Arts, 3rd ed., Third Edition (Paperback)

~ William Byrnes (Author) "By a unique combination of historical circumstances and the existence of what is often referred to as a market-driven or consumer-driven economy, the United States..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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An excellent book, solid in every way. I used the first edition this year and it was exactly what I needed for this course. No other book holds a candle to byrnes' book. (Charles Williams, U of Toledo)

The organization of each chapter presents a concise way of assisting students in understanding the material and knowing how to apply it in future situations.

This book is an excellent overview of the field of arts management. It is clearly written and comprehensive. The case studies are really useful.

"Appreciate the specificity of the examples." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Book Description

This book is useful for art managers in ALL disciplines--especially theatre, dance, and music!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 3 edition (March 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240805372
• ISBN-13: 978-0240805375
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #449,971 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Text book, September 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Management and the Arts, Second Edition (Paperback)

A good book to get a general survey of issues in the arts management field. As an overview, it necessarily glosses over details in areas such as the history of arts management, economics/accounting, daily operation strategies. Great for presenting theory-great for examples of how other arts organizations have implemented theory. Slightly geared towards performing arts organizations but quite useful to all arts managers.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Important basics for all arts managers, October 29, 2001

By	Dirk Heinze "Arts Management Network" (Weimar, Germany) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Management and the Arts, Second Edition (Paperback)

William Byrnes' book is obviously one of only a few books touching all aspects of arts management today. Readers will learn how arts organizations and arts management evolved, the theories and processes behind strategic planning and decision-making, and how to integrate various management theories with practical applications to this type of organization. Of course, not all of Byrnes' examples lets copy into other cultural markets, but there are a lot of general basics for arts managers and administrators worldwide. We can really advise to buy this publication.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good start, December 13, 2006

By	J. Castano "tamborine" (NYC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I used this book in an introductory course to arts management. Though it can be very dry, the book is a useful base. However, if you can find the same information with a little more personality, I would take it.