Cultural policy governance, sub‑state actors, and nationalism: a comparative analysis based on the Spanish case

Authors

  • Mariano Martín Zamorano CECUPS / UNIVERSITAT DE BARCELONA

Abstract

Since the nineties, regional governance has acquired an increasing importance for cultural policies in the developing world. However, the elements determining the development of unequal models of cultural governance within the same country, and the differential relevance of subnational nationalism in this regard, have not been completely explained. In this article we develop a comparative analysis of the autonomous cultural policies of Catalonia, Madrid, and Andalusia. Thus, we explain how their models of horizontal governance are determined by common elements, such as the model of public policies, and other specific differential factors such as historical and industrial local heritage and regional identity, where nationalism is specifically relevant.

Author Biography

  • Mariano Martín Zamorano, CECUPS / UNIVERSITAT DE BARCELONA
    Mariano Martín Zamorano holds a PhD in Cultural and Heritage Management from Barcelona University. He is
    also an Associate Professor and member of CECUPS on institutional matters. Zamorano has a long track record
    in carrying out interdisciplinary academic projects (AECID, Ministry of Education, the European Commission,
    and so on), and has published various papers in leading scholarly journals, a book chapter, and a co‑written
    book currently in press.

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Published

2017-12-19

Issue

Vol. 2 (2017): Annual Review 2

Section

SPECIAL ISSUE 1

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How to Cite

Zamorano, M.M. (2017) “Cultural policy governance, sub‑state actors, and nationalism: a comparative analysis based on the Spanish case”, Debats. Journal on culture, power and society, 2. Available at: https://revistadebats.net/article/view/1718 (Accessed: 2 November 2026).