Geography of Heritage

<p>The concept of heritage relates to the ways in which contemporary society uses the past as a social political or economic resource. However heritage is open to interpretation and its value may be perceived from differing perspectives - often reflecting divisions in society. Moreover the schism between the cultural and economic uses of heritage also gives rise to potential conflicts of interest.<br><br><br><br>Examining these issues in depth this book is the first sustained attempt to integrate the study of heritage into contemporary human geography. It is structured around three themes: the diversity of use and consumption of heritage as a multi-sold cultural and economic resource; the conflicts and tensions arising from this multiplicity of uses producers and consumers; and the relationship between heritage and identity at a variety of scales.</p>