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Historic Preservation

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Caring for Our Expanding Legacy

Michael A. Tomlan, David Listokin

ISBN: 9780471716433
Format: Hardback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd


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This new look at historic preservation encompasses all of the disciplines involved in the field for a well-rounded portrait of the movement. In an accessible, engaging style, the authors describe who we are, what we have saved, why we preserve, as well as conservation methods and the economic, legal, and political aspects of preservation.

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This new look at historic preservation encompasses all of the disciplines involved in the field for a well-rounded portrait of the movement. In an accessible, engaging style, the authors describe who we are, what we have saved, why we preserve, as well as conservation methods and the economic, legal, and political aspects of preservation. Illustrated throughout, the book also addresses future preservation trends, policies, and programs. This essential survey helps anyone interested in historic preservation understand how they can contribute to the field and invest in their own community's cultural heritage.
 
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