The Routledge Companion to Intangible Cultural Heritage

This collection examines the concept of Intangible Cultural Heritage and the issues surrounding its value to society. The book considers the diverse perspectives currently involved with ICH and presents a rich picture of the geographic, socioeconomic and political contexts impacting research in this area. With contributions from established and emerging scholars, public servants, professionals, students and community members, this volume is also deeply enhanced by an interdisciplinary approach which draws on the theories and practices of heritage and museum studies, anthropology, folklore studies, ethnomusicology, and the study of cultural policy and related law.