The Heritage Studies Series

The Heritage Studies Series

Despite or perhaps because of the many conventions for the protection of our heritage, it has become apparent that there is an enormous diversity in how heritage is understood, with varying views on what it is, what it could be, and even what it should be. These understandings are expressed in paradigms reflecting perspectives such as the inherent cultural value of heritage or its significance in fostering sustainable human development. These diverse perceptions of heritage go hand in hand with different concepts of protection and use and the associated underlying disciplines, including their inter- and trans-disciplinary linkages. The scientific process of understanding heritage encompasses individual and institutional contributions at regional and international scales, both in theory and practice. Most publications in this field have predominantly originated from Europe and the USA, with limited representation from Africa, Asia, or Latin America. To bridge this gap, we would like to invite the world to use our Heritage Studies series as a platform to expand our knowledge on the heritage of humanity, internationally and transculturally, with the publication of their own books. More ...

The rules of procedure are as follows:

• We are a research-oriented institute and value scientific analysis. For example, case studies should always be epistemologically or methodologically grounded. Visit Research Fields.
• We only accept complete manuscripts, either submitted by individual authors or as edited volumes.
• All manuscripts undergo a thorough review process by the series' Advisory Board before they are approved for publication.
• The contractual procedure is carried out with and by the Springer Verlag.
• We also strongly encourage authors to take the necessary steps to make their publications available in open access, as this facilitates worldwide dissemination.

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