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Research Article

Neoliberal place competition and culturephilia: explored through the lens of Derry~Londonderry

Compétition de lieu néolibérale et culturophilie: vues à travers Derry~Londonderry

Concurso de lugares neoliberales y culturafilia: Explorados a través de la lente de Derry~Londonderry

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Pages 788-809 | Received 29 Jan 2018, Accepted 03 Aug 2018, Published online: 06 Sep 2018

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