Conserving Cultural Landscapes: Challenges and New Directions

Conserving Cultural Landscapes: Challenges and New Directions
ISBN-10
1317800893
ISBN-13
9781317800897
Category
Social Science
Pages
412
Language
English
Published
2014-09-19
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
Ken Taylor, Archer St. Clair, Nora J. Mitchell

Description

New approaches to both cultural landscapes and historic urban landscapes increasingly recognize the need to guide future change, rather than simply protecting the fabric of the past. Challenging traditional notions of historic preservation, Conserving Cultural Landscapes takes a dynamic multifaceted approach to conservation. It builds on the premise that a successful approach to urban and cultural landscape conservation recognizes cultural as well as natural values, sustains traditional connections to place, and engages people in stewardship where they live and work. It brings together academics within the humanities and humanistic social sciences, conservation and preservation professionals, practitioners, and stakeholders to rethink the meaning and practice of cultural heritage conservation, encourage international cooperation, and stimulate collaborative research and scholarship.

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