This volume investigates the interconnected concepts of heritage, memory, and identity, exploring their rhetorical power and practical implications in a globalized world. The book brings together a diverse range of scholars to examine how human groups define 'heritage,' envision collective memory, and construct cultural identities. It delves into issues of practice, policy, and politics, utilizing a global perspective to analyze subjects such as heritage sites, memorialization practices, museums, sites of contestation, and human rights.

The book is presented as a scholarly exploration of interconnected concepts, drawing on a global range of contributors. Its focus on heritage, memory, and identity suggests an academic audience interested in cultural studies, sociology, and history. The publisher's description highlights the volume's aim to address contemporary issues of practice, policy, and politics, indicating a relevance for those engaged with these fields.