Policies, Preservation & Promotion: Connemara & Appalachia: A Comparative Study of Two Intangible Heritage Cultures
Aspell, Anna
ISBN 10: 3659909394 ISBN 13: 9783659909399
Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2017
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Cultural heritage is not limited to material manifestations, such as monuments and objects that have been preserved over time. This notion also encompasses living expressions and the traditions that countless groups and communities worldwide have inherited from their ancestors and transmit to their descendants, in most cases orally (unesco.org). It is the contention of this book to show that cultural identity can give people a sense of belonging and a sense of pride. What a culture chooses to safeguard for future generations is interesting; not only in the context of what value that culture gives to particular aspects of its cultural heritage but also the political and economic reasons that influence the decision-makers. It is our culture that makes us special but also connects us to others. Heritage is often shared and in this way, it keeps cultures alive. However, with increasing globalisation there is a danger that some of our cultural heritage may be lost forever.
About the Author: Anna Aspell spent four years of study in Galway city where she completed her Ordinary Degree in Heritage Studies in 2012. The following year she went on to obtain her Honours Degree from Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology.
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Title: Policies, Preservation & Promotion: ...
Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Paperback
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