Heritage Studies: Methods And Approaches

This is the first volume specifically dedicated to the consolidation and clarification of heritage Studies as a distinct field with its own means of investigation. It presents the range of methods that can be used and illustrates their application through case studies from different parts of the world. The challenges that the collection makes explicit is that Heritage Studies must develop a stronger recognition of the scope and nature of its data and a concise yet explorative understanding of its analytical methods. Heritage Studies is a seminal volume that will help to define the field. The global perspective and the shared focus upon the development of reflexive methodologies ensure that the volume these central issues in a manner that is simultaneously case-specific and of general relevance. ISBN:9780415431859 360 Yr. of Pub.2009 Paper Back English