Heritage, Affect And Emotion by Emma Waterton

Politics, Practices and Infrastructures

This insightful exploration delves into the intricate relationship between heritage and the emotional responses it evokes. It examines how affect and emotion play crucial roles in shaping our understanding and engagement with heritage sites and artifacts. By analyzing various case studies and theoretical frameworks, the book highlights the dynamic interplay between personal and collective memories, cultural identity, and the emotional landscapes that heritage can create. It challenges traditional perceptions of heritage as static and unchanging, instead presenting it as a living, evolving entity deeply intertwined with human emotion and experience.