This paper is intended to circulate work that readers might not otherwise be able to access. If your institution does subscribe to the journal, please access it via that link. Please cite as Pratt, A. C. (2012). "The cultural and creative industries: organisational and spatial challenges to their governance." Die Erde 143(4): 317-334 IMPORTANT: When referring to this paper, please check the pag...

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