Concluding thoughts in a dialogic mode

A nuanced approach to conservation and change in UNESCO World Heritage sites emerges from recent research on the Rjukan-Notodden Industrial Heritage Site, challenging the traditional assumption that change should be avoided. The study advocates for a more dynamic understanding of heritage preservation, emphasizing adaptability over rigid fixation of values. This edited book employs a dialogic mode to explore multivocality in 21st-century World Heritage-making, integrating diverse perspectives to redefine conservation practices. By centering on the interplay between conservation and change, the research offers a framework that counters conventional heritage discourse while providing practical insights for sustainable preservation.

Birkeland, I., Johannessen, S. F., Nordby, G., & Richards, B. (2025). Concluding thoughts in a dialogic mode. Multivocality in World Heritage, 163–171. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003496786-12