What to save and why : identity, authenticity, and the ethics of conservation /

A family heirloom. An endangered species. An ancient piece of pottery. A threatened language. These things differ in myriad ways, but they are tied together by a common thread: they are all examples of things that call out to be saved. The world is brimming with things worth saving, and we have limi...

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Main Author:	Matthes, Erich Hatala (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Subjects:	Cultural property > Protection > Moral and ethical aspects. Conservation & Preservation. ART. PHILOSOPHY. Aesthetics. Environmental) SCIENCE. Social services & welfare, criminology. Society. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	A family heirloom. An endangered species. An ancient piece of pottery. A threatened language. These things differ in myriad ways, but they are tied together by a common thread: they are all examples of things that call out to be saved. The world is brimming with things worth saving, and we have limited time and resources. How do we decide what to save? Why do we make these choices? Philosopher Erich Hatala Matthes explores these questions as they surface in radically diverse contexts - from museums to TikTok, and from National Parks to the corner of your attic. Matthes illustrates the deep relationship between the things we might save and our sense of self.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.
Audience:	Specialized.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780197744581 0197744583 9780197744574 0197744575