Communication and change in the heritage sector: How (well) do critical heritage theory, legislation and practice share ideas?

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In recent years, there have been growing concerns that a gap may be developing between theoretical studies of heritage and heritage in practice. This thesis investigates the evidence for this perceived gap, comparing trends in critical heritage theory and heritage policy and practice in England and Wales, and examining where there are established communication routes within the sector and where these routes are missing.
A longitudinal perspective of academic studies of heritage is offered through a qualitative analysis of five journals from the period 1994-2018, which demonstrates how critical heritage theory has developed, where it has influenced other areas of heritage studies, and where it has made less impact. Furthermore, the analysis demonstrates that these academic publications react to and address external events, making them potentially valuable for practitioners dealing with external challenges as they arise.
Heritage practice is examined in the context of governmental mechanisms which create a structure within which much heritage practice functions. A survey of local authority staff offers an insight into the way this state structure can both limit the potential uses of heritage theory and create pathways through which large numbers of practitioners can access and use new ideas. The study also includes interviews with members of the heritage sector who have worked in roles which require expertise in combinations of heritage practice, theory, and policy: their insights into communication successes and failures within the sector are used to suggest potential improvements to enable productive cooperation between theorists and practitioners.
Structural issues within academia and practice which restrict opportunities for outreach and collaboration are identified. Existing organisations and mechanisms which could be better used to create dialogue are also highlighted. These findings are intended to help the heritage sector make the best use of all available resources to address problems and develop creative solutions.

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Supervisors:	Schofield, John and Cooke, Louise
Keywords:	critical heritage theory, heritage practice, heritage studies, heritage policy, heritage legislation, heritage management, heritage in England and Wales, heritage sector
Awarding institution:	University of York
Academic Units:	The University of York > Archaeology (York)
Identification Number/EthosID:	uk.bl.ethos.829771
Depositing User:	Alison Edwards
Date Deposited:	07 May 2021 15:13
Last Modified:	21 Jun 2021 09:53
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID):	oai:etheses.whiterose.ac.uk:28381

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