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Science Geography

A Geography of Heritage

Power, Culture and Economy

by (author) Brian Graham, Greg Ashworth & John Tunbridge

Publisher
Arnold
Initial publish date
Apr 1999
Category
Geography
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780340677797
    Publish Date
    Apr 1999
    List Price
    $119.50

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Description

This new textbook explores the various components of heritage: how it may be defined, who it belongs to, and its diverse cultural and economic roles and uses. Although heritage is a concept which has inspired considerable literature, there is currently no existing overview which placesheritage in a geographical perspective. By applying the subject to the study of contemporary human geography, the authors examine the social and political tensions which result from conflicting interests relating to the production and consumption of heritage.Studying heritage at a variety of scales ranging from the global to the local, this book draws upon examples and case studies from around the world. It is the first book to integrate studies of heritage from other areas such as tourism, cultural and economic geography into one whole, comprehensivetreatment.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Brian Graham, Professor of Human Geography, University of Ulster. Greg Ashworth, University of Groningen. John Tunbridge, Associate Professor of Geography, Carleton University.