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Heritage Media and the Preservation of Cultural Memory

by David Martin 1,*
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FCMICS  2021 3(2):24; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fcmics.20211113
Received: 24 September 2021 / Accepted: 22 October 2021 / Published Online: 13 November 2021
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The title "Heritage Media and the Preservation of Cultural Memory" underscores the significance of media in the conservation and transmission of cultural heritage. This paper explores the role of heritage media, such as books, films, and television, in safeguarding and perpetuating cultural knowledge across generations. It argues that these forms of media play a crucial part in preserving the stories, traditions, and practices of diverse cultures. Through the analysis of various case studies, the paper highlights the challenges faced by heritage media in the digital age, including issues of accessibility, preservation, and interpretation. It further examines the strategies employed by cultural institutions and preservationists to bridge the gap between traditional and modern media, ensuring that cultural memory remains accessible and relevant. Ultimately, the paper underscores the importance of heritage media in fostering cultural identity, promoting diversity, and contributing to the global understanding of human history.

Keywords: Heritage Media; Cultural Memory; Preservation; Digital Age; Cultural Identity.;
Copyright: © 2021 by Martin. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Martin, D. (2021). Heritage Media and the Preservation of Cultural Memory. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 3(2), 24. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20211113
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Martin, D. Heritage Media and the Preservation of Cultural Memory. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2021, 3, 24. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20211113
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Martin D. Heritage Media and the Preservation of Cultural Memory. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies; 2021, 3(2):24. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20211113
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Martin, David 2021. "Heritage Media and the Preservation of Cultural Memory" Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies 3, no.2:24. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20211113

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Martin, D. Heritage Media and the Preservation of Cultural Memory. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2021, 3, 24. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20211113
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Martin D. Heritage Media and the Preservation of Cultural Memory. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies; 2021, 3(2):24. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20211113
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Martin, D. (2021). Heritage Media and the Preservation of Cultural Memory. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 3(2), 24. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20211113

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