A geography of heritage

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"The concept of heritage relates to the ways in which contemporary society uses the past as a social, political or economic resource. However, heritage is open to interpretation and its value may be perceived from differing perspectives - often reflecting divisions in society. Moreover, the schism between the cultural and economic uses of heritage also gives rise to potential conflicts of interest. Examining these issues in depth, this book is the first sustained attempt to integrate the study of heritage into contemporary human geography. It is structured around three themes: the diversity of use and consumption of heritage as a multi-sold cultural and economic resource; the conflicts and tensions arising from this multiplicity of uses, producers and consumers; and the relationship between heritage and identity at a variety of scales."--

subjects: Cultural property,  Historic sites,  Human geography,  Historic preservation,  Group identity,  Cultural policy,  Multiculturalism,  Australia,  Popular culture, europe,  Australia, civilization,  Conservation and restoration,  Social aspects,  Economic aspects,  SOCIAL SCIENCE,  LITERARY CRITICISM,  American,  General,  Historic preservation--social aspects,  Historic preservation--economic aspects,  Historic sites--conservation and restoration,  Cc135 .g67 2000,  304.2