"Written by leading scholar David Hesmondhalgh, this book remains the definitive text for understanding the ever-evolving world of culture, creativity and commerce. This textbook provides a coherent and accessible analysis of cultural industries, combining clarity with comprehensive coverage on an international scale. In this new edition, David provides incisive updates to reflect today's pressing issues including: the emerging impact of generative artificial intelligence on cultural production and consumption, problems surrounding the use of automated, AI-based systems and human curation to recommend cultural products to users, the increasing importance of social media creators and influencers, refreshed and internationalised case studies offering a more inclusive and diverse perspective" -- Book cover