Historic Preservation
An Introduction to Its History, Principles, and Practice
Ted J. Ligibel (Author), Ilene R. Tyler (Author), Norman Tyler (Author)
Historic preservation, which started as a grassroots movement, now represents the cutting edge in a cultural revolution focused on “green” architecture and sustainability.
This is the only book to cover the gamut of preservation issues in layman’s language: the philosophy and history of the movement, the role of government, the documentation and designation of historic properties, sensitive architectural designs and planning, preservation technology, and heritage tourism, plus a survey of architectural styles. It is an ideal introduction to the field for students, historians, preservationists, property owners, local officials, and community leaders. Updated throughout, this revised edition addresses new subjects, including heritage tourism and partnering with the environmental community.
Book Details
- Paperback
- February 2009
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ISBN 978-0-393-73273-3
- 7.3 × 9.2 in
/ 384 pages
- Territory Rights: Worldwide
Endorsements & Reviews
“[A]n essential resource that should be in the library of any preservationist.” — Tim Cannan, President, PreservationDirectory.com
“Historic Preservation is a book that, in being named after its subject, invites high expectations and meets them all.” — Civil Engineering
“[A] thorough introduction to the sometimes complicated subject of historic preservation….clear and concise…Current with today’s issues.” — The New England Antiques Journal
“Libraries strong in architecture and historic preservation will find the second updated edition of Historic Preservation a winner.” — The Midwest Book Review
“This book is recommended to students, planners, and citizens interested in the preservation and protection of our local, regional, and national patrimony.” — Colonial Latin American Historical Review
“[T]he classic textbook for the field.” — Old Mill News
“When I first started teaching historic preservation, Norman Tyler's Historic Preservation, published in 2000, was the best, and perhaps only, book available to provide an overview of the entire field of historic preservation. For nearly ten years he has made what can be a confusing process accessible to students, property owners, local officials, business leaders....Now, his second edition makes it even better....There are many reasons to praise the second edition of Historic Preservation, but I think the most useful aspects are the updated chapter on preservation economics and the whole new chapters on planning, sustainability...and heritage tourism, cultural landscapes and heritage corridors or areas.” — Dr. Barbara E. Mattick, Chief of the Bureau of Historic Preservation, Florida Department of State, and a Deputy State Historic Officer in the Florida State Historic Preservation Office
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