{"title":"Charlotte L Joy","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharlotte L Joy’s works delve into the intricate relationship between history, culture, and politics, with a particular focus on heritage management and its impact on society. Readers can expect detailed explorations of how historical narratives are shaped and preserved, often within complex political environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer writing offers thoughtful analysis within the \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e category, combining scholarly insight with accessible prose. These books are ideal for those interested in the intersections of history, governance, and cultural preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-politics-of-heritage-management-in-mali-by-charlotte-l-joy-9781611320947","title":"The Politics of Heritage Management in Mali","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its great renown, the majority of local residents remain desperately poor. And while most are proud of their cultural heritage, they are often troubled by the limitations it places on their day-to-day living conditions. Joy argues for a more critical understanding of this paradox and urges us all to reconsider the moral and philosophical questions surrounding the ways in which we use the past in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Politics of Heritage Management in Mali\u003c\/em\u003e offers an important perspective on heritage conservation and its implications for the local community while addressing broader questions of authenticity and appropriation in the use of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608127946988,"sku":"9781611320947","price":365.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781611320947-the-politics-of-heritage-management-in-mali.jpg?v=1778184703"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/charlotte-l-joy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}