Cultural Heritages as Reflexive Traditions

by Ullrich Kockel (Editor), M. Nic Craith (Editor)

Drawing on anthropological fieldwork, this book presents case studies illustrating the re-conceptualization of heritages and traditions in selected locations in Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe. The authors review the importance of oral traditions as markers of identity and consider competing narratives of heritage in postcolonial societies.

233 pages, Hardcover

First published December 8, 2006