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Author Joy, Charlotte, 1977-

Title The politics of heritage management in Mali : from UNESCO to Djenné / Charlotte Joy.

Publication Info. Walnut Creek, Calif. : Left Coast Press, Inc., 2011.

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Description 1 online resource.
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series Publications of the Institute of Archaeology, University College London
Publications of the Institute of Archaeology, University College London.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Part I. Putting Djenné on the map. Architecture and the 'creation' of Djenné in the West -- Archaeology and architecture -- UNESCO and becoming a World Heritage Site -- Part II. Life in Djenné. Islam -- Livelihood strategies -- Artisans, embodied knowledge and authenticity -- Guides and the regulation of history in Djenné -- Festival du Djennéry -- The lessons from intangible heritage -- Democratising heritage -- Djenné's future -- Heritage ethnographies.
Summary The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Djenné, in modern day Mali, is exalted as an enduring wonder of the ancient African world by archaeologists, anthropologists, state officials, architects and travel writers. In this revealing study, the author critically examines how the politics of heritage management, conservation, and authenticity play essential roles in the construction of Djenné's past and its appropriation for contemporary purposes. Despite its great renown, the majority of local residents remain desperately poor. And while most are proud of their cultural heritage, they are often troubl.
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Subject Djenné (Mali) -- History.
Djenné (Mali) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
Djenné (Mali) -- Social conditions.
Cultural property -- Conservation and restoration -- Mali.
Cultural property.
Conservation and restoration.
Mali.
World Heritage areas -- Mali.
World Heritage areas.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Joy, Charlotte, 1977- Politics of heritage management in Mali. Walnut Creek, Calif. : Left Coast Press, Inc., 2011 9781611320947 (DLC) 2011036202 (OCoLC)751922130
ISBN 9781611320961 (electronic book)
1611320968 (electronic book)
9781611320947
1611320941