Rural Heritage: Crime and Harms

This book offers the first comprehensive study of heritage crime in rural contexts, focusing on a broad range of international case studies. From vandalism and illegal treasure-seeking to the erosion of cultural traditions, it examines both legally defined crimes and broader harms to tangible and intangible heritage.

Taking a harm-based approach, the book challenges narrow definitions of heritage and crime, highlighting impacts on communities and environments. It interrogates the concept o...