Routledge Heritage and Identity: Engagement and Demission in Contemporary World

Heritage and Identity explores how heritage actively shapes and represents identities in modern societies through a comprehensive examination of diverse heritage conceptions across continents and cultures. This collection brings together thought-provoking articles from field experts, capturing the richness of interconnected heritage and identity themes. The book demonstrates that heritage extends far beyond simple legacies, encompassing past and present elements with the power to represent cultural meaning and significance. Published by Routledge, this museum meanings resource provides essential insights into how communities engage with, interpret, and transform heritage to construct contemporary identities in an increasingly complex globalised world.