Imagined communities: Reflections on the origin and spread of nationalism

The Rise of the Creative Class

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Silencing the past: power and the production of history

No health without mental health.

Aiming at the new trends and problems in both research and practice after the implementation of the Cairns Decision, this article clarifies and review the terminologies of integrity, transboundary property, transnational property, serial nomination and heritage extension basing on the world heritage principle of integrity On the foundation of these analyses, the evolution of the world heritage value system which influences the comprehension of the integrity of world heritage is analyzed It is also pointed out that with the development of world heritage undertakings, world heritage is not only an element which is related to a single area or nation, and the heritage of different nations in different areas, with common natural or historical background, is a vital bridge for easing tension and enhancing cooperation Finally, some recommendations for the objective and strategy of trans-area world heritage nomination practices are proposed

Retrospection on the "Integrity" Principle of World Heritage——Review of the 4 Concepts of the Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention

This article presents the main values for which 106 sites have been nominated for inclusion on the World Heritage List. The article then analyses how these values have been used for the representation of the nation, the past and cultural diversity and the construction of national collective identities. The exclusions of specific themes and groups of the population as well as their histories and values from these representations are highlighted. Finally, international efforts that aim to relocate these themes and subjects from a marginal to a more central position within official discourses on World Heritage are detailed.

Representations of the nation and cultural diversity in discourses on World Heritage

This volume analyzes the politics, policy and practice of cultural heritage at the global level, identifying the major directions in which international heritage practice is moving, and exploring the key issues likely to shape the cultural heritage field well into the twenty-first century It examines the tensions between the universal claims of much heritage practice, particularly that associated with the World Heritage system, and national and local perspectives It explores the international legal framework developed since World War Two to protect heritage, particularly at times of war, and from theft, showing how contemporary global problems of conflict and illicit trade continue to challenge the international legal system

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Heritage and globalisation

A critical analysis is given of the decade of implementation of the ‘Global Strategy for a Balanced, Representative and Credible World Heritage List’, adopted by the World Heritage Committee in 1994, to highlight its successes but also its problems and pitfalls. This paper is structured around two key themes of the 1994 report on the Global Strategy. First, the need to rectify some apparent thematic, geographic and chronological imbalances and discrepancies on the World Heritage List is discussed. This first part demonstrates that some of these imbalances have not been rectified. It also puts forward reasons for this ongoing situation. The second part of the paper is concerned with the recommendation of the 1994 expert meeting on the Global Strategy to consider sites of (potential) outstanding universal value in their broad social and anthropological context. This part considers, in particular, efforts to encourage the participation and involvement of local and/or indigenous communities in the nom...

A review of the Global Strategy for a balanced, representative and credible World Heritage List 1994–2004

Introduction: Dissecting Outstanding Universal Value Chapter 1: Theoretical Perspectives on Outstanding Universal Value Chapter 2: Outstanding Universal Value: International History Chapter 3: National Constructions of the Past Chapter 4: Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Chapter 5: Sustainable Tourism and Development: Realistic Outcome or Wishful Thinking? Chapter 6: Authenticity and Post-authenticity: Keeping It Real? Chapter 7: The Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention: Complementing World Heritage? Conclusion: The World Heritage Convention at 40 Appendix: Nomination Dossiers Selected Bibliography Index About the Author

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UNESCO, Cultural Heritage, and Outstanding Universal Value: Value-based Analyses of the World Heritage and Intangible Cultural Heritage Conventions

There exists a high volume of literature on international aid , yet few academic publications focus specifically on culture and international aid. This is particularly problematic, as the lack of research on this topic may be a main reason for the omission of a culture specific goal within the 2015 UN Sustainable Development Goals, the latest UN framework for international aid spending (2015-2030). This edited volume of commissioned papers aims to fill this gap through considering a wide and comprehensive range of issues related to culture and international aid, in both a critical and constructive manner. It assesses the reasons why international aid is provided for cultural projects, rather than for other causes. It also considers whether and how donor funded cultural projects can address global challenges, including post-conflict recovery, building peace and security, strengthening resilience or promoting human rights. Moreover, this book critically assesses the impact of international aid, the diverse power relations and inequalities created, as well as the interests served at international, national and/or local levels. When projects have failed, this book analyses the reasons for their failure, but also discusses the lessons learnt, whenever relevant. Another core theme of this volume concerns the influence of donors in privileging some forms of culture over others, creating or maintaining specific memories, identities, and interpretations of history, and the reasons for doing so. These rich discussions will be contextualised through a historical section which considers the definitions, approaches and discourses related to culture and aid at international and regional levels.

Sophia Labadi

Papers

Representations of the nation and cultural diversity in discourses on World Heritage

Heritage and globalisation

A review of the Global Strategy for a balanced, representative and credible World Heritage List 1994–2004

UNESCO, Cultural Heritage, and Outstanding Universal Value: Value-based Analyses of the World Heritage and Intangible Cultural Heritage Conventions

The Cultural Turn in International Aid : Impacts and Challenges for Heritage and the Creative Industries