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Cultural Heritage: What is it? Why is it important? - Fact Sheet

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Learning object
Date created
2014
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Author: John Welch
Author: Intellectual Property Issues in Cultural Heritage
Abstract
What is heritage and why is it important? In this IPinCH Fact Sheet, heritage is described as the past made present. Heritage is anything valued by people today that was also valued by previous generations. Everything from land, to language, to ecosystems, to knowledge, and culture can be considered heritage. This Fact Sheet emphasizes the importance of safeguarding cultural heritage and how this benefits people today and future generations.
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The IPinCH Fact Sheet initiative aims to provide information and guidance on important issues emerging in cultural heritage research. RESOURCESDeclarationsReportsPublicationsPresentationsVideosPodcastsFact SheetsTeaching ResourcesReading ListsLinks

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You are free to copy, distribute and transmit this work under the following conditions: You must give attribution to the work (but not in any way that suggests that the author endorses you or your use of the work); You may not use this work for commercial purposes.
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Faculty/Staff
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No
Language
English
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Resources for Community-Based Cultural Heritage Research
Resources for Community-Based Cultural Heritage Research
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