Managing Cultural Landscapes

ISBN-13: 9780415672252 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 382 str.

Ken Taylor

Opis

This text explores the latest thought in landscape and place by airing critical discussion of key issues in cultural landscapes through accessible accounts of how the concept of cultural landscape applies in diverse contexts across the globe.

Recenzje

'... finally a book has been published that provides an overview of knowledge and experience gained in a significant number of countries outside Europe in the day-to-day management of this important category of heritage ... Managing Cultural Landscapes edited by Ken Taylor and Jane Lennon is a timely and much needed book on the key issues facing government officials, heritage professionals and local communities...' - Dr Ron van Oers, Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development

'[Taylor and Lennon] display their substantial knowledge of and experience in the subject, which radiates through their individual contributions as well as through their analyses and selection of papers. Contributors to this volume include well-known experts in the international field of heritage conservation, which adds to the strength and authority of the book.' - Dr Ron van Oers, Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development

"The credentials of the contributors are impeccable. Although the text is peppered with academic references, this adds richness to what is a highly readable and accessible book. This is a rewarding and valuable book with considerable depth." -Liz Lake in Context

Spis treści

Introduction  1. Attachment to Place  2. Emergence of the Cultural Landscape  3. New Applications  4. Managing their Heritage Values