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HomePublicationsConcise Introduction To Heritage Studies
Concise Introduction to Heritage Studies
Concise Introduction to Heritage Studies
Author/editor: Laurajane Smith
Publisher: Elgar Publishing
Year published: 2025

Abstract

This incisive book elucidates the field of Anglophone heritage studies, outlining its historical development alongside core theoretical debates and research trends. Drawing on her own experiences working as an academic and practitioner in the subject, Laurajane Smith examines how diverse definitions of heritage have influenced international scholarship and preservation practices.