Valuing Historic Environments

By John Pendlebury, Lisanne Gibson | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

This volume brings together an interdisciplinary team of leading scholars to discuss frameworks of value in relation to the preservation of historic environments. Starting from the premise that heritage values are culturally and historically constructed, the book examines the effects of pluralist frameworks of value on how preservation is conceived. It questions the social and economic consequences of constructions of value and how to balance a responsive, democratic conception of heritage with the pressure to deliver on social and economic objectives. It also describes the practicalities of managing the uncertainty and fluidity of the widely varying conceptions of heritage.

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ISBN 9781317002642
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ISBN 9781317002659

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This volume brings together an interdisciplinary team of leading scholars to discuss frameworks of value in relation to the preservation of historic environments. Starting from the premise that heritage values are culturally and historically constructed, the book examines the effects of pluralist frameworks of value on how preservation is conceived. It questions the social and economic consequences of constructions of value and how to balance a responsive, democratic conception of heritage with the pressure to deliver on social and economic objectives. It also describes the practicalities of managing the uncertainty and fluidity of the widely varying conceptions of heritage.

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What is Valuing Historic Environments about?

This volume brings together an interdisciplinary team of leading scholars to discuss frameworks of value in relation to the preservation of historic environments. Starting from the premise that heritage values are culturally and historically constructed, the book examines the effects of pluralist frameworks of value on how preservation is conceived. It questions the social and economic consequences of constructions of value and how to balance a responsive, democratic conception of heritage with the pressure to deliver on social and economic objectives. It also describes the practicalities of managing the uncertainty and fluidity of the widely varying conceptions of heritage.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Valuing Historic Environments?

Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > Geography > Human geography

Where can I read a sample of Valuing Historic Environments?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317002642

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Valuing Historic Environments?

John Pendlebury, Lisanne Gibson

Who is the Publisher of the book Valuing Historic Environments?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Valuing Historic Environments is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317002642) and pdf(ISBN 9781317002659)