World Heritage Craze in China
| Author | : Haiming Yan |
| Publisher | : Berghahn Books |
| Total Pages | : 242 |
| Release | : 2018-03-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781785338052 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1785338056 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (056 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis World Heritage Craze in China by : Haiming Yan
Download or read book World Heritage Craze in China written by Haiming Yan and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2018-03-28 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a World Heritage Craze in China. China claims to have the longest continuous civilization in the world and is seeking recognition from UNESCO. This book explores three dimensions of the UNESCO World Heritage initiative with particular relevance for China: the universal agenda, the national practices, and the local responses. With a sociological lens, this book offers comprehensive insights into World Heritage, as well as China’s deep social, cultural, and political structures.