Routledge Handbook of Heritage in Asia

The Routledge Handbook of Heritage in Asia reveals the complex interplay between heritage conservation, politics, and globalization in Asian contexts. It highlights how cultural memory, religious shifts, and colonial legacies shape heritage management practices, often leading to conflicts between preservation efforts and local identities. The handbook also underscores the need for specialized conservation expertise and examines the political dimensions of heritage, including its role in nation-building and intangible cultural heritage safeguarding. Through case studies from across Asia, it explores how modernity and globalization challenge traditional heritage narratives while offering pathways for sustainable preservation.

Daly, P., & Winter, T. (Eds.). (2012). Routledge Handbook of Heritage in Asia. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203156001