Governing Heritage Dissonance -

1. Introduction: Defining the Dissonant Past

This report examines the complexities of governing heritage dissonance, where competing historical narratives and values create conflict over the preservation and interpretation of the past. Governing Heritage Dissonance

This political framework treats conflict as a permanent, healthy part of democracy. Rather than forcing a consensus that might silence the marginalized, governance encourages "agonism"—respectful struggle where opposing views are openly debated in the public sphere. Governing Heritage Dissonance