World Heritage Craze in China
Universal Discourse, National Culture, and Local Memory
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, Political Science, Government, Public Policy, Anthropology
| Author: | Haiming Yan | ISBN: | 9781785338052 |
| Publisher: | Berghahn Books | Publication: | March 28, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Berghahn Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Haiming Yan |
| ISBN: | 9781785338052 |
| Publisher: | Berghahn Books |
| Publication: | March 28, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Berghahn Books |
| Language: | English |
There is a World Heritage Craze in China. China claims to have the longest continuous civilization in the world and is seeking recognition from UNESCO. This book explores three dimensions of the UNESCO World Heritage initiative with particular relevance for China: the universal agenda, the national practices, and the local responses. With a sociological lens, this book offers comprehensive insights into World Heritage, as well as China’s deep social, cultural, and political structures.
There is a World Heritage Craze in China. China claims to have the longest continuous civilization in the world and is seeking recognition from UNESCO. This book explores three dimensions of the UNESCO World Heritage initiative with particular relevance for China: the universal agenda, the national practices, and the local responses. With a sociological lens, this book offers comprehensive insights into World Heritage, as well as China’s deep social, cultural, and political structures.
