Conserving and managing ancient monuments. Heritage, democracy and inclusion. / Keith Emerick.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Emerick, Keith.

Series:

Heritage matters series

Heritage Matters

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cultural property--Protection--England.

Cultural property.

Monuments--Conservation and restoration--England.

Monuments.

Monuments--Conservation and restoration.

Cultural property--Protection.

England.

Physical Description:

288 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Woodbridge : Boydell & Brewer Ltd., 2014.

Summary:

The origins and use of conservation principles and practice from the nineteenth century to the present day are charted in this volume. Written from the perspective of a practitioner, it examines the manner in which a single, dominant mode of conservation, which held sway for many decades, is now coming under pressure from a different and more democratic heritage management practice, favouring diversity, inclusion and difference. The author blends case studies from Ireland, Cyprus and England with examples from current practice, community heritage initiatives and political policy, highlighting the development and use of international charters and conventions. Central to the main argument of the book is that the sacred cows of conservation - antiquity, fabric and authenticity - have outlived their usefulness and need to be rethought.

ISBN:

9781843839095

1843839091

OCLC:

865468491