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Marcos José de Araújo Pinheiro1, José do Nascimento2
1Patrimônio Cultural e Divulgação Científica, Casa de Oswaldo Cruz, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil, marcos.pinheiro@fiocruz.br.
Historia, Ciencias, Saude--Manguinhos
|July 16, 2020
Summary
UNESCO
Area of Science:
- Heritage Studies
- Cultural Anthropology
- Sociology of Science
Context:
- The Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, adopted in 1972, established the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List.
- UNESCO has expanded its heritage recognition to include diverse human activities and expressions.
- This study examines the evolution of heritage listing criteria and their global impact.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of UNESCO's expanded heritage categories.
- To identify regional disparities and potential gaps in the recognition of cultural diversity.
- To assess the inclusion of everyday human activities and production as health and scientific heritage.
Summary:
- UNESCO's World Heritage List has evolved since 1972, incorporating new categories to recognize human diversity and sociocultural expression.
- The study analyzes the outcomes of these changes, considering regional differences and overlooked aspects of cultural heritage.
- It specifically investigates the recognition of health and scientific heritage within everyday human activities and production.
Impact:
- Highlights underrepresented cultural and scientific heritage globally.
- Informs future UNESCO heritage listing policies for greater inclusivity.
- Promotes a broader understanding of outstanding universal value in heritage.
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