Transforming cultures?: From creative nation to creative Australia

摘要: This article introduces the Special Issue, 'Transforming Cultures? From Creative Nation to Australia'. Taking its historical reference point from 1994 national cultural policy Nation, it outlines issue's theoretical foundation in field theory of Pierre Bourdieu, while also signalling theory's limitations relation transnationalism, ethnic heterogeneity and Indigeneity. introduction addresses specific conditions that require an approach takes full account endogenous exogenous factors influencing constitution culture Australia 2013 successor policy, Australia, present day beyond. Finally, articles, which cover broadcast media, sport, music, literature, heritage, Indigenous art fields, are outlined, as their contributions advancing understanding key social issues shaping future possibilities Australian fields process transformation.