Mots-clés
World Heritage / protection of cultural heritage / legal framework / social aspects / cultural significance / cultural identity / public awareness / enhancement / national legislation / international conventions / international standards / legislation / doctrine / World Heritage List / economic and social development / protection
Résumé en anglais
Historic presentation of the development of the Legal normative framework in Mexico for the protection of cultural Heritage, and more specifically world heritage, during the 20th century. The social aspects are hereby examined: cultural identity, enhancement of cultural properties, public awareness, and protection of cultural heritage as an objective of social developement.