Bibliograph

Preserving our heritage, perspectives from antiquity to the digital age, selections and commentary by Michèle Valerie Cloonan

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Preserving our heritage, perspectives from antiquity to the digital age, selections and commentary by Michèle Valerie Cloonan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Preserving our heritage

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

selections and commentary by Michèle Valerie Cloonan

Sub title

perspectives from antiquity to the digital age

Summary

A collection of key introductory readings of historic preservation literature. Since the essays are presented in an historical timeline, the reader discovers the roots of many current debates. By bringing together material from a variety of sources, this text represents the depth and scope of this intellectually rich field.--, (Source of description not identified)

Table Of Contents

Early perspectives on preservation -- Perspectives on cultural heritage -- Preservation in context: libraries, archives, museums, and the built environment -- Collections: development and management -- Risks to cultural heritage: time, nature, and people -- Conservation -- Frameworks for digital preservation -- Preservation policy -- Ethics and values -- Multicultural perspectives -- Sustainability

Target audience

adult

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