Multivocality in World Heritage

A groundbreaking exploration of multivocality in World Heritage management reveals that embracing diverse voices—both human and non-human—can enhance democratic governance, challenge reductionist approaches, and better accommodate societal change. The study focuses on the Rjukan-Notodden Industrial Heritage Site in Norway, demonstrating how a multidisciplinary approach to heritage conservation can reconcile global processes with local complexities. By centering multivocality, this research offers actionable insights for policymakers, managers, and international bodies to foster more inclusive and sustainable World Heritage practices.

Birkeland, I., Johannessen, S. F., Nordby, G., & Richards, B. (2025). Multivocality in World Heritage (, Ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003496786