
Heritage at the Interface
Interpretation and Identity
Glenn Hooper(Editor)
University Press of Florida
Published on 31. January 2018
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-8130-5657-9 (ISBN)
Description
Bringing together high-profile cultural heritage sites from around the world, this volume shows how the term heritage has been used or understood by different groups of people over time. For some, the term has meant a celebration of a particular culture and history or the promotion of accessibility, tolerance, and inclusivity. But for others it has been connected with cultural privilege, social exclusion, or exploitation via the tourism industry.
These case studies are taken from America, Britain, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, India, China, and the Caribbean. The varied approaches to heritage seen here range from the Nazi regime's vision of German national history to the present-day push to recover Native American culture from outdated Hollywood portrayals. Featuring a tribute to Sir Gregory Ashworth, whose influential work drew attention to the contested meanings of heritage, this volume illuminates a fascinating international debate.
These case studies are taken from America, Britain, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, India, China, and the Caribbean. The varied approaches to heritage seen here range from the Nazi regime's vision of German national history to the present-day push to recover Native American culture from outdated Hollywood portrayals. Featuring a tribute to Sir Gregory Ashworth, whose influential work drew attention to the contested meanings of heritage, this volume illuminates a fascinating international debate.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Florida
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
Illustrations
13 black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
490 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8130-5657-9 (9780813056579)
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Glenn Hooper, lecturer in tourism and heritage at Glasgow Caledonian University, is the author of Travel Writing and Ireland, 1760-1860: Culture, History, Politics.