1st Edition

The Politics of Heritage Management in Mali From UNESCO to Djenné

By Charlotte L Joy Copyright 2012
235 Pages
by Routledge

235 Pages
by Routledge

235 Pages
by Routledge

The 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... Read more
Introduction; Part I Putting Djenné on the Map; Chapter 1 Architecture and the “Creation” of Djenné in the West; Chapter 2 Archaeology and Architecture; Chapter 3 UNESCO and Becoming a World Heritage Site; Part II Life in Djenné; Chapter 4 Islam; Chapter 5 Livelihood Strategies; Chapter 6 Artisans, Embodied Knowledge, and Authenticity; Chapter 7 Guides and the Regulation of History in Djenné; Chapter 8 Festival du Djennéry; Chapter 9 Conclusion;

Biography

Joy, Charlotte L