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What is Heritage Interpretation?
Heritage interpretation, or as I describe it, “cultural, natural and/or historical interpretation”, covers a broad range of methods, frameworks, and approaches for engaging visitors and audiences, and for our purposes, at heritage sites and locations. It can be something planned, developed, and crafted, or something delivered on the spot, in any setting, unexpectedly and spontaneously. Many definitions have been…
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Cultural, Natural and Historical Heritage Interpretation
Pages 12–15
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The Evolution of Interpretation
Pages 15–15
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1.2.1
The National Park Service, America
Pages 15–16
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1.2.2
New Thoughts and Approaches
Pages 16–18
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1.2.3
When 15 Became the Number
Pages 18–20
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1.2.4
Emerging Voices
Pages 20–24
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1.2.5
Contested Heritage
Pages 24–25
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1.2.6
Effects of Digital Disruption
Pages 25–26
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1.3
Interpretive Practice in Australia
Pages 26–27
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The Role of the Interpreter
Pages 27–28
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1.5
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Pages 28–30
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1.6
Ethics in Interpretation Practice
Pages 30–33
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