Heritage studies methods and approaches /

• Other Authors: Sørensen, Marie Louise Stig., Carman, John, 1952-
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2009.
• Subjects: Cultural property > Protection.; Historic sites > Conservation and restoration.; National characteristics > Study and teaching.; Ethnicity > Study and teaching.; History > Study and teaching.; Civilization > Study and teaching.; SOCIAL SCIENCE > General.; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Infrastructure.; Cultuurgoed.; Culturele studies.; Electronic books.
• Online Access: View fulltext via EzAccess; MyiLibrary
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvii, 340 p.) : ill., maps.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 332-333) and index.
• ISBN: 9780203871713 (electronic bk.); 0203871715 (electronic bk.)

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, including the UK and USA. The challenge 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. The methods considered fall within three broad catego.