Keeping Time: The History and Theory of Preservation in America (Preservation Press)

by William J. Murtagh

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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 movement's history, complete with: * Helpful coverage of the theory and practice driving the movement. * Expanded material on landscape preservation. * New information on scientific conservation, cultural corridors, and historic tourism. * Numerous informative photographs illustrating the book's content. Order your copy of this fundamental volume for tomorrow's historic preservationists today.
  • ISBN10 0471473774
  • ISBN13 9780471473770
  • Publish Date 23 September 2005 (first published 1 January 1988)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Edition 3rd Edition
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 272
  • Language English