The idea of cultural heritage /

"The idea of cultural heritage has become widespread in many countries, justifying government regulation and providing the background to disputes over valuable works of art and architecture. In this book, Derek Gillman uses several well-known cases from Asia, Europe, and the United States to re...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gillman, Derek
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Edition:Rev. ed.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • pt. 1. Claims about heritage
  • Heritage and national treasures
  • "Two ways of thinking"
  • pt. 2. Heritage and narrative
  • Constructing British heritage
  • "This culture of ours"
  • pt. 3. Regulation and rights
  • Regulation and private rights
  • Liberalism and valuable practices.