Heritage in a convivial society: societal change and its challenges for cultural heritage experts

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Abstract

Due to the receding role of government, cultural heritage is increasinglythe concern of laypeople seeking anchors in a rapidly changing society. As aconsequence, cultural heritage experts are facing bottom-up claims that go beyondthe criteria of canonisation, as well as practices at odds with their scientifi c expertise. Experts participating in laypeople’s initiatives may face diffi cult dilemmas. These arediscussed here through various bottom-up case studies. Given that the participationsociety is an ongoing process of change in terms of governance, we need to rethinkthe role and position of experts.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSetting the Agenda: Giving new meaning to the European archaeological heritage
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the International Conference, Amersfoort, The Netherlands, 20–22 March 2014
EditorsPeter A.C. Schut, Djurra Scharff, Leonard C. de Wit
Place of PublicationNamur (B)
PublisherEuropae Archaeologia Consilium (EAC)
Pages57-65
ISBN (Electronic)9789639911642
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Publication series

NameEAC Occasional Paper
Number10

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