What do we value about the past? In formulating policies about heritage preservation, that is the inevitable question, and deals not only with economic value but also the intangible value to individuals, communities and society as a whole. This interdisciplinary group of scholars--anthropologists, archaeologists, architects, educators, lawyers, heritage administrators, policy analysts, and consultants--make the first attempt to define and assess heritage values on a local, national and global level. Chapters range from the theoretical to policy frameworks to case studies of heritage practice,...

What do we value about the past? In formulating policies about heritage preservation, that is the inevitable question, and deals not only with economic value but also the intangible value to individuals, communities and society as a whole. This interdisciplinary group of scholars--anthropologists, archaeologists, architects, educators, lawyers, heritage administrators, policy analysts, and consultants--make the first attempt to define and assess heritage values on a local, national and global level. Chapters range from the theoretical to policy frameworks to case studies of heritage practice,...

Circumference of Me is the result of two lifetimes of work-one in mainly rural settings, the other in The No. 1 World City, New York. The diverse backgrounds of the authors solidified their belief that "management is management" regardless of setting, educational background, or number of co-workers. Great managers are in every profession, from the largest of companies, to the smallest of non-profit associations, from the smallest of school districts to metropolitan student-cities. The diverse paths taken that led to the writing of Circumference of Me emphasize the importance of business...