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CULTURAL TRENDS - CALL FOR POLICY REVIEW NOTES Cultural Trends, the journal that champions the need for better evidence-based analyses of the cultural sector, is looking for reviews for the 'grey literature' Policy Review Notes section.click here for full detailsCultural Trends also publishes special issues, click here for calls for papers, and forthcoming special issues "That excellent publication Cultural Trends has done more than any other organisation, bar perhaps the National Endowment for the Arts, to promote the value of statistics in our industry." The Stage "Cultural Trends has, over the years, become an established source of detailed statistics covering specific aspects of cultural activity, and the arts in particular. It has provided a useful reference for all those interested in the management and development of cultural resources in this country." Mark Fisher, MP Cultural Trends has been providing in-depth analysis of cultural sector statistics since 1989. It focuses on key trends within the fields of material culture, media, performing arts and the historic environment, and it includes coverage of issues which impact on the sector as a whole, such as the internet, poverty and access to the arts, and funding.Cultural Trends is based on the assumption that cultural policy should be based on empirical evidence and it champions the need for better statistical information on the cultural sector. It aims to:stimulate analysis and understanding of the arts and wider cultural sector based on relevant and reliable statistical data;provide a critique of the empirical evidence upon which arts and wider cultural policy may be formed, implemented, evaluated and developed;examine the soundness of measures of the performance of government and public sector bodies in the arts and wider cultural sector; andencourage improvements in the coverage, timeliness and accessibility of statistical information on the arts and wider cultural sector. Cultural Trends has the same rigorous writing process as any academic journal. All papers have undergone editorial screening and peer review. Many are appended by expert commentaries, which further explore and analyse the subjects covered.The journal is widely read and referred to by arts funders, sponsors and administrative bodies; by local and central government officials; by broadcasting and arts organisations; by researchers, consultants and academics; and by those concerned with the promotion and development of the arts and creative industries.Cultural Trends is not associated with any political party, pressure group.DisclaimerTaylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not the views of Taylor & Francis.

Cultural & Social History is published on behalf of the Social History Society (SHS). Members receive the journal as part of their membership package. To join the Society, please download an application form on the Society's website and follow the instructions provided.If you are an existing member and have any questions regarding your membership, renewals, change of address, contact the Society's secretary Linda Persson.

Culture & Psychology is a leading international peer reviewed journal of scholarly contributions, integrating various aspects of the general notion of culture with scientific psychology. Culture & Psychology addresses the centrality of culture necessary for a basic understanding of the psychology of human beings: their identity, social conduct, intra- and intersubjective experiences, emotions and semiotic creativity.