(Routledge Studies in Heritage) 1st Edition
by Ken Taylor (Editor), Archer St. Clair (Editor), Nora J. Mitchell (Editor)
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.
