Over time, the concept of cultural heritage has been broadened as new elements and diversity of contexts were incorporated into the discussion. In order to study the evolution of this concept, in this paper we analyze the charters, recommendations and doctrinal principles adopted by the International Council of Monuments and Sites (known as ICOMOS), focusing on their spatial conceptions and contrasting them with definitions of geographical space. From this analysis, three characteristic stages concerning the definitions of heritage in relation to its spatial dimension are detected. As a result of this analysis, it has been possible to generate a dialogue between both types of categories and contribute to their broader understanding, which can be useful not only as an analytical tool but also as a contribution to asset management. Finally, the expansion of the heritage concept is discusse...

Over time, the concept of cultural heritage has been broadened as new elements and diversity of contexts were incorporated into the discussion. In order to study the evolution of this concept, in this paper we analyze the charters, recommendations and doctrinal principles adopted by the International Council of Monuments and Sites (known as ICOMOS), focusing on their spatial conceptions and contrasting them with definitions of geographical space. From this analysis, three characteristic stages concerning the definitions of heritage in relation to its spatial dimension are detected. As a result of this analysis, it has been possible to generate a dialogue between both types of categories and contribute to their broader understanding, which can be useful not only as an analytical tool but also as a contribution to asset management. Finally, the expansion of the heritage concept is discusse...

Studies about the involvement of communities in patrimonialization processes tend to focus on isolated cases without considering the impact of the problem on the whole society. Therefore, this paper describes two social mobilizations cases in architectural heritage defence (Olavarría, Argentina) to expand the analysis concerning the different actors' perceptions of the issue. Methodologically, we analyze different sources, such as social networks, interviews and a questionnaire to 390 inhabitants. The results contextualize perceptions that do not correspond to a single form of action but deploy many meanings that allow us to think of cultural heritage as a public good whose sustainability is not equally valued by the community.

Over time, the concept of cultural heritage has been broadened as new elements and diversity of contexts were incorporated into the discussion. In order to study the evolution of this concept, in this paper we analyze the charters, recommendations and doctrinal principles adopted by the International Council of Monuments and Sites (known as ICOMOS), focusing on their spatial conceptions and contrasting them with definitions of geographical space. From this analysis, three characteristic stages concerning the definitions of heritage in relation to its spatial dimension are detected. As a result of this analysis, it has been possible to generate a dialogue between both types of categories and contribute to their broader understanding, which can be useful not only as an analytical tool but also as a contribution to asset management. Finally, the expansion of the heritage concept is discusse...