Heritage and Globalisation / Edition 1

by Sophia Labadi, Colin Long

Overview

This volume analyzes the politics, policy and practice of cultural heritage at the global level, identifying the major directions in which international heritage practice is moving, and exploring the key issues likely to shape the cultural heritage field well into the twenty-first century. It examines the tensions between the universal claims of much heritage practice, particularly that associated with the World Heritage system, and national and local perspectives. It explores the international legal framework developed since World War Two to protect heritage, particularly at times of war, and from theft, showing how contemporary global problems of conflict and illicit trade continue to challenge the international legal system.

Heritage and Globalisation critiques the incorporation of heritage in the world economy through the policies of international development organisations and the global tourism trade. It also approaches heritage from seldom-considered perspectives, as a form of aid, as a development paradigm, and as a form of sustainable practice.

The book identifies some of the most pressing issues likely to face the heritage industry at a global level in coming decades, including the threat posed by climate change and the need for poverty reduction. Providing a historically and theoretically rigorous approach to heritage as a form of and manifestation of globalisation, the volume’s emphasis is on contemporary issues and new fields for heritage practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415571128
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/15/2010
Series:	Key Issues in Cultural Heritage
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Sophia Labadi, Colin Long

Table of Contents

Part 1: Global and Local Tensions 1. The Magic List of Global Status: UNESCO, World Heritage and the Agendas of States 2. Politics and Power: The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) as World Heritage 3. World Heritage, Authencity and Post-authenticity: International and National Perspectives 4. An Ivory Bull Head from Afghanistan: Legal and Ethical Dilemmas in National and Globalized Heritage 5. Globalizing Intangible Cultural Heritage? Between International Arenas and Local Aappropriations Part 2: Heritage, Development and Globalisation 6. Heritage Tourism: The Dawn of a New Era? 7. The Glocalisation of Heritage through Tourism: Balancing Standardization and Differentiation 8. The Business of Heritage and the Private Sector Part 3: The Future of the Past: Twenty-first Century Challenges 9. Cultural Heritage and the Global Environmental Crisis 10. Conflict Heritage and Expert Failure 11. Material Heritage and Poverty Reduction

Editorial Reviews

'Almost every researcher, teacher, and student working in the field of heritage studies will find this collection a valuable source of information and inspiration, and it should also be required reading for politicians, heritage professionals, and community activists developing strategies for the coming decade.' – Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites

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