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Jean-Thierry Julia is a researcher affiliated with LERASS (Laboratory of Sociology and Social Sciences) at the University of Toulouse. His work focuses on urban heritage dynamics, particularly examining how heritage conservation intersects with social tensions, gentrification, and citizen participation in urban transformation processes.
- Participated in sessions analyzing gentrification and urban heritage at ACHS 2016 (Montreal)
- Presented on digital itineraries through urban heritage in Marseille
His research explores the socio-political dimensions of heritage preservation, emphasizing tensions between activist and expert perspectives in urban heritage management. He also investigates embodiment practices of heritage, such as performative arts and oral traditions, which contribute to cultural memory and identity formation.
Jean-Thierry Julia collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at LERASS, engaging with community-based heritage projects and contributing to debates about heritage's role in shaping social order and urban landscapes. His participation in events like the Sugar Shack celebration and Pawâ closing dinner demonstrates engagement with both academic and cultural heritage practices.
