Heritage in Settler and Postcolonial Societies

In any settler and/or postcolonial society, heritage is a complex and contested topic that involves indigenous, imperial and other migrant components.

The Australian Context

In Australia, this situation is compounded by the unique characteristics of the country's natural environment, the considerable diversity of its migrant intake and the demographic and technological imbalances between its indigenous and settler populations.

Contributors and Focus

This volume brings together internationally recognized academics and emerging scholars, whose expertise extends through the areas of tourism, planning, heritage management, environmental studies and state and local government.

Case Studies and Heritage Issues

Through a representative set of case studies from across the country's states and capital cities, the contributors demonstrate the range and diversity of heritage issues currently confronting Australia, and consider possible ways of resolving these.