Giving Preservation a History

Histories of Historic Preservation in the United States

Max Page editor Randall F Mason editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:6th Nov '19

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In this volume, some of the leading figures in the field have been brought together to write on the roots of the historic preservation movement in the United States, ranging from New York to Santa Fe, Charleston to Chicago. Giving Preservation a History explores the long history of historic preservation: how preservation movements have taken a leading role in shaping American urban space and development; how historic preservation battles have reflected broader social forces; and what the changing nature of historic preservation means for efforts to preserve national, urban, and local heritage.

The second edition adds several new essays addressing key developing areas in the field by major new voices. The new essays represent the broadening range of scholarship on historic preservation generated since the publication of the first edition, taking better account of the role of cultural diversity and difference within the field while exploring the connections between preservation and allied concerns such as environmental sustainability, LGBTQ and nonwhite identity, and economic development.

"Saving the past has a past—and Giving Preservation a History reminds us this is worth knowing as we envision the future. With the preservation movement adapting amid significant societal change, those who understand this past are best equipped to use preservation as an effective tool today and tomorrow."
David J. Brown, EVP and Chief Preservation Officer, National Trust for Historic Preservation

ISBN: 9780367025823

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 700g

440 pages

2nd edition