Conservation Today: Conservation in Britain since 1975 by David Pearce (English)

Description: Conservation Today by David Pearce This book provides a survey of the latest developments in heritage preservation, including 60 case histories of successful developments over the last decade and sets out an action agenda for the future. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the official book accompanying the major exhibition at the Royal Academy in May and June 1989, organised by the Royal Fine Art Commission. The exhibition, which is sponsored by The Wolfson Foundation, will follow its London opening with a travelling exhibit to the major British cities and to 13 European countries under the auspices of the British Council. The issue of conserving the built environment is now no longer a problem for architects and planners alone; European Architectural Heritage Year in 1975 did much to awaken public interest in the issues and opportunities for creative re-use of old buildings. This exhibition shows what has been done in Britain to fulfil the aspirations of EAHY. The record of change is remarkable: the old hostility between development and preservation is slowly altering. It is now seen as possible to preserve and to profit. Nor are the profits exclusively financial; the social gain from a better and more attractive environment is huge. The book provides a comprehensive survey of the latest developments in heritage preservation.It covers the legislative and financial framework for prservation and development, and includes 60 case histories of successful developments over the last decade. It also sets out an action agenda for the future, and a few warnings of possible dangers. Author Biography Pearce, David Table of Contents Chapter 1 After 1975: an Introduction; Chapter 2 The Legal framework; Chapter 3 Paying for conservation; Chapter 4 Inner-city Renewal; Chapter 5 Conservation in Towns; Chapter 6 Industrial Monuments; Chapter 7 Looking after Modern Classics; Chapter 8 Country Houses; Chapter 9 Rural buildings; Chapter 10 Building in context; Chapter 11 High Conservation; Chapter 12 Churches: a delicate balance; Chapter 13 The Way ahead; Review `Fascinating and lavishly illustrated book - Oxford Times`One of the most impressive books [on conservation] - Country Times and Landscape`An essential book for anyone interested in the quality of the environment - Scottish Museum News Details ISBN0415039142 Author David Pearce Short Title CONSERVATION TODAY Pages 256 Language English ISBN-10 0415039142 ISBN-13 9780415039147 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 1989 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Residence ENK Subtitle Conservation in Britain since 1975 DOI 10.1604/9780415039147 UK Release Date 1989-05-11 AU Release Date 1989-05-11 NZ Release Date 1989-05-11 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 1989-05-11 Alternative 9780415007788 DEWEY 363.690941 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134408759;

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