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Monumental Ambivalence: The Politics Of Heritage (Joe R. And Teresa Lozano Long Series In Latin American And Latino Art And Cult
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From Ancient Maya Cities In Mexico And Central America To The Taj Mahal In India, Cultural Heritage Sites Around The World Are Being Drawn Into The Wave Of Privatization That Has Already Swept Through Such Economic Sectors As Telecommunications, Transportation, And Utilities. As Nationstates Decide They Can No Longer Afford To Maintain Cultural Propertiesor Find It Economically Advantageous Not To Do So In The Globalizing Economyprivate Actors Are Stepping In To Excavate, Conserve, Interpret, And Represent Archaeological And Historical Sites. But What Are The Ramifications When A Multinational Corporation, Or Even An Indigenous Village, Owns A Piece Of National Patrimony Which Holds Cultural And Perhaps Sacred Meaning For All The Country'S People, As Well As For Visitors From The Rest Of The World?In This Ambitious Book, Lisa Breglia Investigates Heritage As An Arena In Which A Variety Of Private And Public Actors Compete For The Right To Benefit, Economically And Otherwise, From Controlling Cultural Patrimony. She Presents Ethnographic Case Studies Of Two Archaeological Sites In The Yucatn Peninsulachichn Itz And Chunchucmil And Their Surrounding Modern Communitiesto Demonstrate How Indigenous Landholders, Foreign Archaeologists, And The Mexican State Use Heritage Properties To Position Themselves As Legitimate Heirs And Beneficiaries Of Mexican National Patrimony. Breglia'S Research Masterfully Describes The Monumental Ambivalence That Results When Local Residents, Excavation Laborers, Site Managers, And State Agencies All Enact Their Claims To Cultural Patrimony. Her Findings Make It Clear That Informal And Partial Privatizationswhich Go On Quietly And Continuallyare As Real A Threat To A Nation'S Heritage As The Prospect Of Fastfood Restaurants And Shopping Centers In The Ruins Of A Sacred Site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Monumental Ambivalence: The Politics of Heritage'? A: The book explores the complexities of cultural heritage in the context of privatization, examining how different stakeholders, including nation-states and private entities, interact with archaeological and historical sites.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Lisa C. Breglia, who conducts ethnographic research on cultural heritage and its implications.
- Q: What are some key case studies discussed in the book? A: The book focuses on two archaeological sites in the Yucatán Peninsula, specifically Chichén Itzá and Chunchucmil, and their surrounding communities.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 1, 2006.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: This edition is a paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book provides in-depth analyses and case studies, making it suitable for academic research on cultural heritage and privatization.
- Q: What themes does the book address regarding cultural patrimony? A: It addresses themes such as economic benefits, the impact of privatization, and the claims to cultural heritage by various groups.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition is illustrated, enhancing the understanding of the discussed archaeological sites.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Monumental Ambivalence'? A: The title reflects the conflicting interests and sentiments surrounding heritage ownership and the implications of privatization in cultural contexts.