Council of Europe's Heritage Discourse : Critical Perspectives on the History, Policy, and Politics of European Heritage /

What role has the Council of Europe played in shaping international heritage discourse? This book traces more than seventy years of its heritage policies and texts, uncovering the emergence of a distinctly European perspective on cultural heritage. It examines the Council's pioneering efforts t...

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Main Author: Steller, C.W.J. (Author)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill | Nijhoff, 2026.

Series: Interdisciplinary Studies on the Council of Europe and Its Conventions ; 2.
Human Rights and Humanitarian Law E-Books Online, Collection 2026.

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Call Number: JZ1611

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Summary:What role has the Council of Europe played in shaping international heritage discourse? This book traces more than seventy years of its heritage policies and texts, uncovering the emergence of a distinctly European perspective on cultural heritage. It examines the Council's pioneering efforts to define and redefine heritage in response to shifting political, social and cultural contexts. Drawing on extensive archival research, the book reveals how the Council's actions have influenced global heritage debates. Essential reading for scholars, policymakers and practitioners, this book offers fresh insights into the intersection of heritage, governance, and international diplomacy.
Physical Description:1 online resource (316 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789004756250