Culture. Society. Economy. Politics

Call for papers December 2024
Investigating the Sustainability of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The sustainability of UNESCO World Heritage Sites demands a comprehensive and multifaceted approach, considering the diverse layers of significance these sites embody and their broader context within heritage preservation frameworks. Rich in cultural and historical value, these sites necessitate actions beyond the simple conservation of monuments and ensembles. They also require environmental conservation measures, as many host unique ecosystems endangered by climate change and human activities. Additionally, managing tourism impacts is crucial, as tourism, while a significant source of revenue, can jeopardize site integrity and adversely affect local communities.

We invite proposals that present empirical or theoretical perspectives on the following topics:

• Integrating local knowledge in the sustainable management of UNESCO World Heritage Sites -Sustainable tourism practices at UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Evaluating the role of technology in the management and conservation of UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Community-led initiatives for sustaining UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Biosphere reserves and World Heritage Sites
• Long-term economic viability of UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Community wellbeing and UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Exploring museums in UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Ethical responsibility to protect and preserve cultural and natural heritage
• Best practices and failures associated with UNESCO World Heritage Sites

We also encourage submissions on additional themes that critically examine the intricate relationship between UNESCO World Heritage Sites and sustainable initiatives and solutions.

The journal has a practical focus, encouraging submissions that are practice-oriented and relevant to the contemporary world. Academics and practitioners are invited to submit and analyze specific situations and successful initiatives in emerging countries.

One cannot study Culture without exploring its interdependent and intersecting social, economic and political ecosystems. For culture encourages both inter- and trans-disciplinary studies, contributing not only to the better understanding of the phenomena investigated, but also proposing approaches leading to the development of cultural and creative sectors and of contemporary society itself.

Among the main lines of exploration we encourage are:

• the development of the cultural sector, stressing the current challenges and trends;
• the cultural dimension of humans, communities and societies;
• the sociology of culture and knowledge;
• the economic dimension of culture and its role in sustainable development;
• culture and wellbeing;
• the management of cultural organizations;
• the cultural dimension of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations;
• the politics of culture, as well as the use of culture in political contexts.

We welcome other lines of investigation as well, as long as they are in align with the main scope of the magazine.

The journal has a practical focus, encouraging submissions to be practice-oriented and relevant for the contemporary world. Not only academics, but also practitioners are invited to submit, as well as to analyze the specific situation and successful initiatives in emerging countries.

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