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Enchanting town of mud: the politics of heritage in Djenne, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Mali.
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
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| Author | Joy, Charlotte Louise |
| Copyright Year | 2008 |
| Abstract | This thesis examines UNESCO's World Heritage project in Djenne, a World Heritage site in Mali. It argues that only through a thorough understanding of UNESCO's history and political structure can the ideological basis for its work be revealed. UNESCO's recent focus on intangible heritage provides a model for examining the difficulties it encounters in Djenne. Accordingly, UNESCO's move from a concentration on 'outstanding universal value' and an archival approach to cultural heritage towards a more dynamic emphasis on cultural transmission finds a resonance in Djenne. A study of the work of artisans, guides and the Festival du Djennery held in the town all reveal cultural heritage to be a negotiated practice, in need of constant adaptation to remain relevant to a population struggling to live in conditions of extreme poverty. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1444206/1/U591508.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |