Chapter 2: Heritage And Heritage Tourism Flashcards
(18 cards)
It is linked to the past that represents some sort of inheritance to be passed down to future generations
Heritage
These are elements of the past which a society wishes to keep
Heritage
What are the two values from the past
Personal and heritage
Why is heritage selective?
Not all heritages are important to the society but only those desirable
What are the two classifications of heritage
Tangible
immovable tangible
movable tangible
intangible
What are the classifications of heritage according to the type of attraction
Natural heritage Living cultural heritage Built heritage Industrial heritage Personal heritage Dark heritage
Associated with protected area’s
Natural heritage
Fashion, food and customs
Living cultural heritage
Historic cities, cathedrals, monuments
Built heritage
Elements that are influential to the growth and development
Industrial heritage
Aspects that have value and significance to individuals or groups of people
Personal heritage
Symbols of death and pain
Dark heritage
What are the four value and significance of heritage
Economic
Social
Political
Scientific
Heritage is preserved because of the value it offers in terms of expenditures of visitors to sites
Economic
Personal and collective identity that people and society have with their heritage
Social
May serve political ends: reinforcing what is conserved, how heritage is told and placing wishes of private owners of heritage into conflict with government or public interest
Political
Gene pools and ecosystems that will be useful to medicine; provide habitats for rare and endangered species
Scientific
What are the three scales of heritage? Explain
World - it draws large masses of tourists in many countries
National - arouse patriotism
Local - communities need familiar landmarks so they can remain in touch with their own collective past in a rapidly changing world
