Heritage Management in Korea and Japan: The Politics of Antiquity and Identity

by Hyung Il Pai

Book Overview

Imperial tombs, Buddhist architecture, palaces, and art treasures in Korea and Japan have attracted scholars, collectors, and conservators--and millions of tourists. As iconic markers of racial and cultural identity at home and abroad, they are embraced as tangible sources of immense national pride and popular "must-see" destinations.

This book provides the first sustained account to highlight how the forces of modernity, nationalism, colonialism,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0295993057
• ISBN13: 9780295993058
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher