This compendium contains a the Council of Europe reference texts developed in this field of cultural heritage, covering a range of subjects including: identification and inventory, scientific research, legal protection, physical conservation, dissemination, awareness-raising and teaching, heritage management, organisation and training.
The index and bibliography help readers to find topics quickly and to explore the issues further.
This publication will be useful both to people working in the field of cultural heritage, students and academics, lawyers and those interested in discovering more about the role of heritage in everyday life.