Humanistic Care and National Narratives:Two Orientations in Critical Heritage Studies
Critical heritage studies have increasingly questioned the adequacy of traditional,authorita-tive heritage discourses.Both domestic and international research has challenged these discourses,yet they diverge significantly in their approaches to reconstructing heritage narratives.International scholars typical-ly focus on elite and expertise-driven discourses,promoting the involvement of individuals and communities in heritage processes and emphasizing humanistic care.In contrast,domestic scholars within certain histori-cal traditions seeks to challenge Western discourse hegemony,emphasizing the role of the state and adopting a grand narrative approach.These differing orientations,rooted in different social contexts,embody the global trend of"de-Westernization"in world heritage under the waning authority of European-centric narratives,while also revealing divergent emphases on the value of heritage.The integration of humanistic care with na-tional narratives,as seen in the preservation of Tusi heritage,illustrates efforts to forge a more inclusive heri-tage discourse system,potentially strengthening the consciousness of the Chinese national community.