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
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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.

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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.

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