Keeping Time: The History and Theory of Preservation in America

By: William J. Murtagh

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Synopsis: The historic preservation movement has had a huge influence on America's built landscape for the past thirty years. Discover the cornerstone primer on the topic -- Keeping Time. This edition features a wealth of new material, including new chapters on preservation values in oral-based cultures, international preservation, and future developments in the field. In addition, you'll find a clear, concise survey of preservation movements history, complete with: Helpful coverage of the theory and practice driving the movement; Expanded material on landscape preservation; and, New information on scientific conservation, cultural corridors, and historic tourism.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 256 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780471473770
Publisher:: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Date of Addition:: 12/19/09
Copyrighted By:: William J. Murtagh
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Travel, Art and Architecture, Language Arts
Submitted By:: 170
Proofread By:: 170
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.