Well-Being and Creative Careers

Deuze provides a thoughtful and passionate perspective on mental health in creative work, warning us of the challenges of an industry that can rely on the creatively and goodwill of its workers. -- Valérie Bélair-Gagnon, associate professor, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities There is no doubt that Professor Mark Deuze's new book is a thoughtful, well-researched and timely contribution to media and communication studies. But it is so much more than that. Well-Being and Creative Careers is also an urgent reminder of the human cost of our newfound ability to access news, information and entertainment whenever and however we like. -- Diana Bossio, associate professor, RMIT In this important book, Deuze draws on new research supported by a wide range of empirical evidence, creative industries, and media professionals’ voices. In doing so, he creates compelling evidence as to why we should all take the problems these passionate workers face seriously. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in understanding media work and the creative industries.  -- Dr Sally Anne Gross, University of Westminster Capturing both the damaging pressures and passionate commitments driving the mental life of creative careers, Deuze precisely analyses the emotional dichotomy at the core of media work. -- Paul McDonald, professor of media industries, King’s College London