Contested Space: Cultural Heritage and Identity Reconstructions: Conservation Strategies within a Developing Asian City

by Gwynn Jenkins

When Malaysia celebrated 50 years of independence from colonial rule, two historic cities on the Straits of Malacca were assessed for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This book explores the cultural, social and physical history of one city and its multi ethnic population, tracing its urban evolution, the cultures of its population and the reflection of their cultures in their architecture and urban forms.

320 pages, Paperback

First published August 31, 2009

Reviews

[Richard Marney · Rating 3 out of 5]

For residents of, and visitors to Penang, this is a helpful survey of the city’s history and the process of preserving the magical old town. At times, I felt myself drowning in details but on the whole enjoyed the book.