The Idea of Cultural Heritage

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A Liberal Perspective

Derek Gillman (Drexel University, Philadelphia)

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Cambridge University Press
02 April 2026

Museums & museology; Archaeology; International relations; Laws of Specific jurisdictions

The concept of cultural heritage evolved to preserve important objects and practices, in peacetime and during conflict. It now justifies export controls and government regulation and provides the background to moral claims to valuable works of art and architecture. In this new edition of The Idea of Cultural Heritage, Derek Gillman provides an updated overview of both long-standing and more recent controversies over cultural things. In the last decade, these have been further charged not only by accelerating calls for the repatriation of materials from Western museums to countries of origin, but also by institutional acknowledgement of European colonisation, and the reimagination of displays at museums and historic sites. Using cases from Asia, Africa, Europe and North America, Gillman provides a critical analysis of whether cosmopolitan or nationalist concerns should take priority in adjudicating cultural disputes, mapping the heritage debate onto positions in contemporary political philosophy and reframing it within a discussion of basic values.

By: Derek Gillman (Drexel University Philadelphia)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Weight: 382g
ISBN: 9781009474931
ISBN 10: 1009474936
Pages: 260
Publication Date: 02 April 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Derek Gillman is Distinguished Teaching Professor in Art History and Arts Administration in the Westphal College of Media Arts and Design at Drexel University, Philadelphia. Former President of the Barnes Foundation, he stewarded the renowned collection to its new Philadelphia home.