The Conservation Of European Cities
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Donald Appleyard
Binding: Hardback
Published: The MIT Press, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: minor wear to cloth board; back cover has remnants of previous sale sticker
This authoritative volume chronicles the multifaceted efforts to preserve the architectural and cultural integrity of urban centers across Europe. It presents a comprehensive examination of historical conservation practices, detailing the evolution of strategies designed to protect invaluable heritage sites. The collection illustrates various approaches to balancing modern development with the imperative of maintaining historical character, offering critical insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by urban planners and preservationists. Readers will find a rigorous analysis of policy, methodology, and practical application within the complex landscape of European cityscapes, making it an essential resource for understanding urban heritage management.
Author: Donald Appleyard
Binding: Hardback
Published: The MIT Press, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: minor wear to cloth board; back cover has remnants of previous sale sticker
This authoritative volume chronicles the multifaceted efforts to preserve the architectural and cultural integrity of urban centers across Europe. It presents a comprehensive examination of historical conservation practices, detailing the evolution of strategies designed to protect invaluable heritage sites. The collection illustrates various approaches to balancing modern development with the imperative of maintaining historical character, offering critical insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by urban planners and preservationists. Readers will find a rigorous analysis of policy, methodology, and practical application within the complex landscape of European cityscapes, making it an essential resource for understanding urban heritage management.