Intangible Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development: Inside a UNESCO Convention

Intangible Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development: Inside a UNESCO Convention explores the theoretical and practical implications of the intertwinement between ICH and SD,questioning how SD priorities are expanding the frontiers of the heritage realm and unsettling accepted understandings of the social uses of heritage. Contributing authors,from various disciplines and contexts,explore these issues from a unique vantage point,based on first-hand engagement with the practices of the Convention.

Format: Hardback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing on extensive debates surrounding intangible cultural heritage (ICH) safeguarding at both local and international levels, Intangible Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development: Inside a UNESCO Convention delves into the theoretical and practical implications of the intricate relationship between these policy domains. The volume raises important questions about how sustainable development (SD) priorities are shaping the representations of ICH, challenging established notions of the social uses of heritage. A diverse group of contributing authors, hailing from various contexts and disciplinary backgrounds, explore these issues from a unique perspective, as both scholars and active participants in the processes they analyze. Their roles in implementing the UNESCO Convention provide them with a distinctive analytical vantage point, grounded in firsthand engagement with the practices and principles of the Convention.

Intangible Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development: Inside a UNESCO Convention offers a comprehensive exploration of the complexities, potential, and ramifications of integrating ICH and SD at the policy-making level and in heritage practices on the ground. This book will be of immense interest to academics and students engaged in heritage studies, development studies, anthropology, archaeology, international law, political science, international relations, and sociology. By examining the interplay between these two policy fields, the volume provides valuable insights into the ways in which SD is expanding the boundaries of the heritage realm and reshaping our understanding of the social significance of heritage. Through the diverse perspectives and experiences of the contributing authors, readers gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that arise when ICH and SD are brought together, fostering a more sustainable and inclusive future for cultural heritage.

Weight: 571g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032154343