Description
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Book Summary
This work offers a rigorous and exhaustive analysis of the management of intangible cultural heritage in Spain, focusing on the processes of heritage designation for inclusion in UNESCO lists. The reader will find a historical overview starting from the 2003 Convention, a critical examination of the listing system and its contradictions, and a detailed diagnosis of how these assets are treated across the different Autonomous Communities. An essential book for understanding the challenges and achievements in safeguarding our living traditions.
What is it about?
The book addresses the complex path toward the international recognition of intangible cultural heritage, beginning with a historical review of the meetings, programs, and declarations that culminated in the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. It then delves into the very concept of intangible heritage and critically analyzes the application of the UNESCO listing system, pointing out its drawbacks and contradictions, as well as the criteria used for inscriptions. The work focuses on the Spanish case, offering a diagnosis of the management carried out by the State and examining how these assets have been treated in the different Autonomous Communities, revealing the particularities and disparities in their protection and promotion.
Main Topics
- Management and heritage designation of intangible cultural assets in Spain.
- Critical analysis of the UNESCO listing system (Representative, Urgent Safeguarding, Best Practices).
- History and evolution of the institutionalization of intangible cultural heritage at the international level.
- Comparative study of the treatment of intangible heritage in the Spanish Autonomous Communities.
- Contradictions and challenges in the application of the 2003 Convention criteria.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at professionals and academics in the fields of museology, cultural management, anthropology, and social and cultural history. It is also of great interest to university students of these disciplines, as well as policymakers and public administration technicians involved in heritage safeguarding. Likewise, any reader interested in understanding the mechanisms of international recognition for cultural traditions and expressions will find this work to be a solid and up-to-date reference.
What this book offers
- A detailed and updated diagnosis of intangible cultural heritage management in the Spanish context.
- A critical and well-founded review of the UNESCO listing system, beyond mere description.
- A comparative perspective that allows for an understanding of the differences in intangible heritage protection between Autonomous Communities.
- A historical analysis that contextualizes the evolution of international safeguarding policies.
- Conceptual and analytical tools to evaluate the processes of heritage designation for intangible cultural assets.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: University of Huelva
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Museology and heritage studies, Social and cultural history
- Collection: Fondo
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2022
- Number of pages: 344
- Weight: 1175 g
Editorial Assessment
This collective work is presented as a necessary and rigorous contribution to the debate on the management of intangible cultural heritage. Its critical approach and detailed analysis of the Spanish case, with special attention to regional differences, make it an indispensable reference tool for specialists. The book stands out for its ability to go beyond a mere description of UNESCO processes, offering a useful diagnosis for improving safeguarding policies and the understanding of our living traditions.