The World Heritage Regime offers the first detailed analysis of the way the UNESCO World Heritage Convention of 1972 has been implemented. It examines multiple aspects of the UNESCO World Heritage regime, highlighting that heritage issues play a significant role in many disciplines, including architecture, urban planning, geography, conservation and social anthropology. The book: Outlines the concept of the World Heritage regime and provides a concise historical background Introduces the reader to the central institutions of the World Heritage regime, examining the key functions and working practices Considers the benefits and problems of implementing the regime at the national and local levels, using case studies from around the world Examines the future of the regime, highlighting the importance of inscribing new sites This work will be of interest to researchers and scholars of international organizations, international relations and culture and heritage studies, and also practitioners in the areas of Heritage protection and Heritage diplomacy.