Faith in Heritage : Displacement, Development, and Religious Tourism in Contemporary China
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Heritage, Tourism, and Community
ISBN-10
1611320739
ISBN-13
9781611320732
Publisher
Left Coast Press Inc
Imprint
Left Coast Press Inc
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 15th, 2013
Print length
179 Pages
Weight
408 grams
Product Classification:
BuddhismConservation of the environmentTravel & holiday guides
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Using the example of China’s new Wutai Shan National Park, Robert Shepherd explores the quirky intersections between heritage preservation, religion, and the demands of tourism.
Using the example of China’s Wutai Shan—recently designated both a UNESCO World Heritage site and a national park—Robert J. Shepherd analyzes Chinese applications of western notions of heritage management within a non-western framework. What does the concept of world heritage mean for a site practically unheard of outside of China, visited almost exclusively by Buddhist religious pilgrims? What does heritage preservation mean for a site whose intrinsic value isn’t in its historic buildings or cultural significance, but for its sacredness within the Buddhist faith? How does a society navigate these issues, particularly one where open religious expression has only recently become acceptable? These questions and more are explored in this book, perfect for students and practitioners of heritage management looking for a new perspective.
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