This book describes the global legal framework for safeguarding the “Intangible Cultural Heritage” – as defined by the UNESCO Convention in 2003 – and a

Intangible cultural heritage is the traditional practices, expressions, knowledge, and skills that form part of a community's culture. It is protected by a 2003

This book explores the objects, means and ends of international cultural heritage protection. It starts from a broad conception of cultural heritage that encomp

Bringing together key insights from expert legal and heritage academics and practitioners, this book explores the existence and safeguarding of contemporary for

With disappearing music venues, and arts and culture communities at constant risk of displacement in our urban centers, the preservation of intangible cultural