Consuming Tradition, Manufacturing Heritage by Nezar AlSayyad
Global Norms and Urban Forms in the Age of Tourism
This insightful work delves into the complex interplay between tradition and modernity, exploring how cultural heritage is both preserved and commodified in the contemporary world. It examines the ways in which traditional practices and artifacts are repurposed to fit modern economic and social contexts, often transforming them into marketable products. The book provides a critical analysis of the global processes that influence the construction of heritage, highlighting the tensions between authenticity and commercialization in the preservation of cultural identity.
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- 1998
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