First published in 1988, this book is built around the trio of interrelated themes of 'The State', 'Culture', and 'Education'. The essays look at a variety of institutions, including the BBC, The British Library and the Arts Council, and discuss the educational roles that they adopt and how they set the national cultural agenda. They also explor
Introduction: The State and Cultural Education Michael D. Stephens; 1. The Arts Council David Jones 2. The British Council Paul Fordham 3. The British Library Kenneth Cooper 4. The British Museum John Reeve 5. The BBC Neil Barnes and John Cain 6. The Civic Trust and Amenity Societies Ray Banks 7. The Insite Trust. Places, Persons and the Professional: Learning and Teaching for Heritage Marista M. Leishman 8. Conclusion: Culture, Education and the State Kenneth Lawson; Contributors; Index