Rediscovery of cultural landscapes in southern China sustainable heritage and planning in rural settlements Chang, Wallace P. H. creator author. text bibliography Case studies. History. nyu 2023 monographic eng print 232 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm. "This book investigates the concept of Human Landscape in rural settlements in Southern China, where communities and their cultural landscapes are facing contemporary challenges following a period of rapid urbanization in the last fifty years. While metropolitan cities, such as Hong Kong, are experiencing accelerated urban development, underpopulated rural villages are struggling to maintain the cultural heritage of their regions. Rediscovery of Cultural Landscapes in Southern China provides a detailed account into indigenous living cultures in traditional, rural settlements upon natural landscapes. Beginning with an overview of the theoretical framework, the book presents six unique cases including: Tai O, Yim Tin Tsai, Lai Chi Wo, Nga Tsin Wai, Cangdong, and Meinong, while illustrating a relevant comparison between Hakka and Satoyama landscape systems. The spectrum of theoretical and case analyses allows for a rethinking of the evolving cultural landscape's positioning with valuable heritages in the context of a post-industrial society. The book is written towards reinterpreting the Cultural Landscape by conceptualizing the Human Landscape for scholars, practitioners and students interested in rural-cultural conservation and revitalization, heritage management, traditional architecture and landscape planning, and urban-rural development"-- List of figures -- List of tables -- List of contributors -- Introduction -- Part I: Theoretical framework -- Part II: Heritage management approaches -- Conclusion -- Index. Wallace P.H. Chang. Includes bibliographical references and index. a-cc--- Cultural landscapes China China Rural conditions Case studies Historic rural landscapes China Urbanization China History 21st century Cities and towns China Growth Indigenous peoples China Social life and customs Cities and towns Growth Cultural landscapes Historic rural landscapes Indigenous peoples Social life and customs Rural conditions Urbanization China 2000-2099 fast DS779.43 .C43 2023 363.6/90951 Series: Planning, heritage and sustainability Rediscovery of cultural landscapes in southern China Chang, Wallace P. H. New York : Routledge, 2023 (DLC) 2022053540 9780367466527 036746652X 9781032483566 1032483563 9781003030225 9781000874570 9781000874556 2022053539 pda,print DLC 221129 20250318223607.2 in00004730182 eng