.- Chapter 1: Politicisation and crisis.
.- Chapter 2: Bringing the World Heritage regime into view.
.- Chapter 3: The Faustian pact.
.-Chapter 4: The name of the orchid: expertise and the sustainable generation of prestige.
.- Chapter 5: Burnishing the lustre of prestige.
.- Chapter 6: Brokering between prestige and protection.
.- Chapter 7: Beneficiaries: experts in the market for prestige.
.- Chapter 8: From 'World Champion of World Heritage' to 'superpower of culture': World Heritage, prestige and international status.
.- Chapter 9: Conclusion.