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The Role of Childhood Participation in Cultural Activities in the Promotion of Pro-Social Behaviours in Later Life

Brian Garrod Orcid Logo, David Dowell

Sustainability, Volume: 12, Issue: 14, Start page: 5744

Swansea University Author: Brian Garrod Orcid Logo

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Cultural organisations often serve as guardians of cultural heritage and, as such, cultural sustainability depends on their ongoing vitality. Many organisations in the cultural sector are, however, presently experiencing intense financial pressures. With their traditional sources of funding being pr...

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ISSN: 2071-1050
Published: MDPI AG 2020
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