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Uses of heritage

Laurajane Smith.
London ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2006.
"Utilizing the latest research, including that from the UK, Australia and the United States, this book re-theorizes the idea of heritage. Smith challenges traditional Western definitions of heritage that focus on material and monumental forms of 'old', or aesthetically pleasing, tangible heritage, which are all too often used to promote an unchallenging consensual view of both the past and the present. An alternative conception of heritage is developed which establishes and develops themes of memory, performance, identity, intangibility, dissonance and place." "This work confronts the assumptions often found in the study and use of heritage and will be a valuable resource for students and heritage practitioners."--BOOK JACKET.

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Bibliographic Information

Format:
book Book
Author:
Smith, Laurajane
Subject:
Material culture.
Group identity.
Performance art > Social aspects.
Material culture > Case studies.
Group identity > Case studies.
Performance art > Social aspects > Case studies.
Publication Year:
2006
Language:
English
Published:
London, New York, NY
ISBN:
0415318319, 9780415318310, 0415318300, 9780415318303
Course:
SOC414
Heritage Studies: Critical and Innovative Dimensions
SOC409
Collective Memory and Social Change
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 312-341) and index.

 

 


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