Transience and the objects of heritage

a matter of time

Authors

  • Tim Flohr Sørensen

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https://doi.org/10.1080/21662282.2014.994911

Abstract

Transience and the objects of heritage: a matter of time

Author Biography

Tim Flohr Sørensen

Saxo Institute, University of Copenhagen, Karen Blixens Vej 4, DK-2200, København S, Denmark

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2014-05-01

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Sørensen, T. F. (2014). Transience and the objects of heritage: a matter of time. Danish Journal of Archaeology, 3, 86–90. https://doi.org/10.1080/21662282.2014.994911

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