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Preserving our heritage : perspectives from antiquity to the digital age /

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 i...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Cloonan, Michèle Valerie, 1955- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago : Neal-Schuman, an imprint of American Library Association, 2015.
Subjects:
Library materials > Conservation and restoration.
Books > Conservation and restoration.
Archival materials > Conservation and restoration.
Manuscripts > Conservation and restoration.
Sound recordings > Conservation and restoration.
Photographs > Conservation and restoration.
Motion picture film > Preservation.
Digital preservation.
Museums > Conservation and restoration.
Cultural property > Conservation and restoration.
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.