Dissonant Heritage: The Management of the Past as a Resource in Conflict [Hardcover]

J. E. Tunbridge (Author), G. J. Ashworth (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 047194887X | ISBN-13: 978-0471948872 | Publication Date: March 23, 1996 | Edition: 1

A lucid philosophical, theoretical, and practical guide to the creation of an authentic and realistic interpretation of heritage. Demonstrates how sensitivity and ethical approaches can be developed to present the actual history of concentration camps, atrocities, disease, death, and oppression without alienating the observer. Contains planning goals and advice to produce a thoughtful and sympathetic response and lasting understanding of the fate and consequences of real peoples and historic events.

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A lucid philosophical, theoretical, and practical guide to the creation of an authentic and realistic interpretation of heritage. Demonstrates how sensitivity and ethical approaches can be developed to present the actual history of concentration camps, atrocities, disease, death, and oppression without alienating the observer. Contains planning goals and advice to produce a thoughtful and sympathetic response and lasting understanding of the fate and consequences of real peoples and historic events.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 314 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (March 23, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047194887X
• ISBN-13: 978-0471948872
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,673,279 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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