Rural Heritage

Crime and Harms
1. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-1-5292-3399-5
Verlag: Bristol University Press

Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Reihe: Research in Rural Crime

This book offers the first comprehensive study of heritage crime in rural contexts, focusing on a broad range of international case studies. From vandalism and illegal treasure-seeking to the erosion of cultural traditions, it examines both legally defined crimes and broader harms to tangible and intangible heritage.

Taking a harm-based approach, the book challenges narrow definitions of heritage and crime, highlighting impacts on communities and environments. It interrogates the concept of ‘rural’, considers policing successes and failures, and calls for urgent action to protect diverse heritage.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Thomas, Suzie

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft | Kulturwissenschaften Museumskunde, Materielle Kultur, Erinnerungskultur
• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Kriminologie, Strafverfolgung
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Alte Geschichte & Archäologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to rural heritage crime and harms

2. Crime and built heritage in the rural environment

3. Harm towards outdoor spaces

4. Rural heritage, crime, and tourism

5. Intangible culture loss in rural settings

6. Use of technology to protect rural heritage

7. Action and inaction on rural heritage crime

8. Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Suzie Thomas is Professor of Heritage Studies at the University of Antwerp.