Cultural heritages as reflexive traditions
Éditeur :
Palgrave USA
ISBN :
9781403997487
Date de publication :
8 déc. 2006
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Drawing on anthropological fieldwork, this book presents case studies illustrating the re-conceptualization of heritages and traditions in selected locations in Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe. The authors review the importance of oral traditions as markers of identity and consider competing narratives of heritage in postcolonial societies.