The Heritage-scape

The Heritage-scape
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Publisher : Lexington Books
Total Pages : 542
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ISBN-10 : 9780739114353
ISBN-13 : 0739114352
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Book Synopsis The Heritage-scape by : Di Michael A. Giovine

Download or read book The Heritage-scape written by Di Michael A. Giovine and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores how the mere designation of World Heritage sites can achieve UNESCO's goal of creating lasting worldwide peace. Drawing on ethnography, policy analysis, and a sophisticated fusion of anthropological theories, Di Giovine convincingly reveals the existence of a global heritage-scape and provides a detailed yet expansive look at the politics and processes, histories and structures, and the rituals and symbolisms of the interrelated phenomena of tourism, historic preservation, and UNESCO's World Heritage Convention.


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