This book considers how and why the field of arts development in community health has come about, the characteristics of its practice and the challenges it pose

This open access book offers an overview of the beautiful, powerful, and dynamic array of opportunities to promote health through the arts from theoretical, met

Over the past two decades, there has been a major increase in research into the effects of the arts on health and well-being, alongside developments in practice

There is growing interest internationally in the contributions which the creative arts can make to wellbeing and health in both healthcare and community setting

Drawing on international examples, this book interrogates the relationship between the arts, culture and community development. Contributors from six continents