The heritage industry is big business. From museums and the preservation of old buildings to broader questions of community and identity; heritage is now a political issue. This book explores what heritage means and how it is used to encourage people to identify with particular places and traditions. The authors show how contemporary societies use heritage in the creation and management of collective identities and; most especially; the different ways in which it is involved with the questions of multicultural societies. The resources that are poured into heritage mean that questions of identity are widely discussed at a policy level: what does it mean to be American or British; or a minority in any society? This book shows how heritage is used politically and commercially to shape the ways people represent themselves; and are represented; in diverse and hybrid societies.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Proud to be IrishBy TampaDanA great read from an always entertaining writer; musician and all around storyteller. The authors heart was fully into this; as it is in everything he does.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy chuck humeLarrys books are always fascinating and informative0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. GREAT Read; you wont want to put it down!By queenartistLarry is a great friend; musician; writer; poet. His words caused me to delve into other areas of music I had long forgotten; and areas I had not yet known about. Enchanting read; I couldnt put it down. I recommend it to ay young musician today; or music lover; Celtic or otherwise! Great stuff inside this cover! Plus; Larry is a wonderful teller of tales...
