Contested narratives in the domain of world heritage

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Harrison, D. 2021. Contested narratives in the domain of world heritage. in: Tourism, tradition and culture: a reflection on their role in development Wallingford CAB International (CABI). pp. 123-131
Chapter titleContested narratives in the domain of world heritage
AuthorsHarrison, D.
Abstract

This chapter focuses primarily on how 'heritage' is interpreted by various social actors, either individually or collectively. It is indicated that what is 'natural' is contested, heritage is a performance, and debates occur as to what is genuine, authentic or fake. Memories, too, are selective: victors in power struggles ignore or downplay shameful historical episodes in favour of those that show them in a favourable light, and World Heritage status is usually accorded only to sites that have gone through a rigorous negotiation process to determine which of them is of universal value (and reflects most favourably on the dominant government and interest groups of the time).

Sustainable Development Goals11 Sustainable cities and communities
16 Peace, justice and strong institutions
Middlesex University ThemeSustainability
Page range123-131
Book titleTourism, tradition and culture: a reflection on their role in development
PublisherCAB International (CABI)
Place of publicationWallingford
ISBN
Hardcover9781789245899
Electronic9781789245905
Electronic9781789245912
Publication dates
Online28 Nov 2020
Print01 Jan 2021
Publication process dates
Deposited07 Sep 2022
Output statusPublished
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1079/9781789245899.0123
LanguageEnglish
JournalTourism, tradition and culture: a reflection on their role in development
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