Legalized Identities

Cultural heritage law plays a pivotal role in shaping memory and identity during societal transitions, challenging the notion that such processes emerge organically. Lixinski's work demonstrates how legal frameworks, particularly those governing UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Auschwitz-Birkenau, are integral to advancing transitional justice and preventing future atrocities. By focusing on the intersection of cultural heritage law and transitional justice, this ground-breaking book reengages with the original promise of pragmatic societal progress, offering a new lens through which to understand lasting peace and cultural understanding.

Lixinski, L. (2021). Legalized Identities. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108769044