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Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage : a practical interpretation of the 2003 unesco convention / Janet Blake.
2023
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Title
Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage : a practical interpretation of the 2003 unesco convention / Janet Blake.
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Item Type
Book
Description
466 pages.
ISBN
9781800371903 Print
9781800371910 eBook
9781800371910 eBook
Summary
This book presents a detailed analysis of the different approaches and measures for implementing the requirements of UNESCO"s 2003 Convention on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (the Convention) and a practical interpretation of that treaty, based on the experience of States" Parties and other primary actors. The book considers the interests of multiple stakeholders and takes account of how the Convention interacts with other international law regimes pertaining to both human rights and sustainable development. Key Features: - Provides clear and concise information of the definition, scope and significance of intangible cultural heritage - Utilises a wide-range of case studies to illustrate the application of the Convention on the ground. - Considers the position of multiple stakeholders including national heritage organisations and non-state actors - Outlines practical strategies and solutions for protecting and promoting cultural heritage and looks ahead to potential future developments in this field. - Easy to follow structure, mapping out the treaty"s provisions thematically and highlighting their practical application. Providing accessible and focused analysis, this book will be essential reading for lawyers and practitioners involved in the protection of intangible cultural heritage from both governmental and non-governmental institutions. The book will also be a valuable resource to academics and researchers working across various disciplines including law, heritage, and anthropology.
Formatted Contents Note
Acknowledgements
List of abbreviations
Table of cases
Table of legislation
1. An introduction to UNESCO’S 2003 Convention
2. Setting out the context and objectives
3. Defining key terms
4. The organs of the Convention and the Secretariat
5. Taking a participatory approach
6. Setting the policy framework
7. National institutional and legislative framework and developing capacities
8. From identification and inventorying to research and documentation
9. Educational programmes and transmission
10. International listing mechanism
11. International cooperation and assistance, the ICH Fund and identifying good practices
12. Periodic reporting by States Parties
13. A wider context: interactions with other international treaties and frameworks
14. Conclusions: assessing 20 years of operation and looking forward
Index
List of abbreviations
Table of cases
Table of legislation
1. An introduction to UNESCO’S 2003 Convention
2. Setting out the context and objectives
3. Defining key terms
4. The organs of the Convention and the Secretariat
5. Taking a participatory approach
6. Setting the policy framework
7. National institutional and legislative framework and developing capacities
8. From identification and inventorying to research and documentation
9. Educational programmes and transmission
10. International listing mechanism
11. International cooperation and assistance, the ICH Fund and identifying good practices
12. Periodic reporting by States Parties
13. A wider context: interactions with other international treaties and frameworks
14. Conclusions: assessing 20 years of operation and looking forward
Index
Series
Elgar International Law and Practice series.
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Published
[Northampton, England] : Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., 2023.
Language
English
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