Sterling, C. 2026. Climate Justice, Heritage and the Arts. In: V. Apaydin, K. Foseki, D. Francis, J. Gardner & S. Perry (eds.) Critical Heritage and Social Justice: Redistribution, Recognition and Representation in Context. London: UCL Press, 41-57
Book blurb
Critical Heritage and Social Justice brings together insights and experiences of scholars and practitioners working across heritage, museums, galleries, and cultural institutions to explore how principles of social justice can be embedded within these spaces. Bridging theoretical frameworks with practical applications, it presents a range of case studies and critical reflections that illuminate pathways toward transformative, justice-oriented heritage practices. Using Nancy Fraser’s three-dimensional justice framework of redistribution, recognition, and representation, the book situates social justice at the heart of critical heritage studies, highlighting its intersections with urgent global challenges including the climate crisis, conflict, forced migration, and widening social, cultural and economic inequalities. All these issues demand inclusive, equitable and community-engaged approaches within the heritage sector.
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Colin Sterling 