Patrimonio, patrimonialización e identidad. Hacia una hermenéutica del patrimonio

Abstract

The notion of heritage has evolved a lot in recent years. Today, the definitions are different, depending on the areas concerned, but it seems there is a point of agreement on the recognition of heritage as a social construction. However, these changes in definition has generated contradictions that seem to require an epistemological thought. It is the aim of this article because it is necessary to clarify these questions and propose a possible way for the academic study of this particular topic.