Conflict, Cultural Heritage and Peace: An Introductory Guide

This general volume explores the roles of cultural heritage in the conflict cycle,from its onset to resolution and recovery. It questions how cultural heritage is used in conflict narratives,how it can contribute to peacebuilding,and provides a framework for understanding the potential of cultural heritage in post-conflict environments.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume serves as a valuable resource guide, designed to shed light on the multifaceted roles that cultural heritage plays throughout the conflict cycle, from its initial onset to subsequent escalation, and ultimately leading to resolution and recovery. In its broadest sense, it delves into the question of how cultural heritage contributes to conflicts, how it is utilized in constructing and justifying conflict narratives, how these narratives are framed and often manipulated to support specific perspectives, and how we can enhance our understanding of cultural heritage and work towards the better protection of cultural heritage resources during conflict.

By expanding beyond the traditional protection paradigm, the study recognizes the potential of cultural heritage to foster peace and reconciliation in post-conflict environments. It provides a conceptual and operational framework to comprehend the various roles that cultural heritage plays within conflict cycles, how it can be targeted during war, and the immense potential it holds for positive peacebuilding across the entire conflict lifecycle.

This book is particularly relevant for students, researchers, and practitioners engaged in the fields of heritage, environment, peace, and conflict studies. It offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the complex interplay between cultural heritage, conflict, and peace, providing valuable insights and practical approaches for addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with these interrelated aspects of human society.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032509389