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. 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.