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This book examines the region's diverse and often underexplored heritage landscapes by bringing together contributions from leading scholars to map the intersections of tangible and intangible heritage across the Asia-Pacific. The volume highlights the complex relationships between people, place, culture and history, ranging from archaeological sites and UNESCO-recognised locations to sacred landscapes and living traditions.
Adopting a transdisciplinary approach, the volume investigates how heritage is produced, negotiated and sustained within rapidly changing socio-economic contexts. The chapters address key issues such as identity formation, resilience and conservation, while also examining themes of spirituality, collective memory, indigenous knowledge and the global politics of recognition. Through diverse case studies, the volume demonstrates how heritage operates as a dynamic and contested field shaped by local practices and global frameworks.
This book provides critical perspectives on the evolving meanings and challenges of heritage in the Asia-Pacific, offering both regional specificity and broader theoretical insights. The book is of significant use to postgraduate students, researchers and scholars in archaeology, anthropology, geography, heritage studies and sociology, as well as professionals engaged in heritage conservation and cultural policy.
