Local heritage, global context: cultural perspectives on a sense of place

摘要

This volume comprises an introductory chapter by the editors and then 12 case studies related to a 'sense of place'. The case studies were selected from conference papers at two sessions on this theme: one held in 2007 in Swansea and another held in Malta in 2008. The compilation provides an interesting insight, particularly for those outside of the discipline of archaeology, into the varied meanings of this concept. The concept of'place' can mean a hometown, a region, a street or a football field, depending on the observer. This insight might be beneficial to those who are interested in connecting heritage with tourism promotion or with economic development.