Uses of Heritage

by Laurajane Smith

Book Overview

Examining international case studies including USA, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Laurajane Smith identifies and explores the use of heritage throughout the world.

Challenging the idea that heritage value is self-evident, and that things must be preserved because they have an inherent importance, Smith forcefully demonstrates that heritage value is not inherent in physical objects or places, but rather that these objects and places...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415318319
• ISBN13: 9780415318310
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.3"