A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Landscape history as an academic discipline effectively began with the publication in 1955 of The Making of the English Landscape written by W. G. Hoskins. It was a highly influential book, shaping the way that a whole generation has managed the inherited historic environment. With 50 years having passed since the publication of the book and major legislative changes on the horizon, this is an appropriate moment to reflect on the development of the conservation movement, and to speculate on some of the challenges that need to be faced over the next half-century. The evolution of the mechanisms for statutory protection under the impetus of changing public opinion and academic scholarship are explored. New political imperatives such as regeneration, sustainability and social inclusion are discussed, alongside the impact of the media and the National Lottery in creating a climate where positive change is embraced as part of a process of greater understanding of the environment.
Landscape history as an academic discipline effectively began with the publication in 1955 of The Making of the English Landscape written by W. G. Hoskins. It was a highly influential book, shaping the way that a whole generation has managed the inherited historic environment. With 50 years having passed since the publication of the book and major legislative changes on the horizon, this is an appropriate moment to reflect on the development of the conservation movement, and to speculate on some of the challenges that need to be faced over the next half-century. The evolution of the mechanisms for statutory protection under the impetus of changing public opinion and academic scholarship are explored. New political imperatives such as regeneration, sustainability and social inclusion are discussed, alongside the impact of the media and the National Lottery in creating a climate where positive change is embraced as part of a process of greater understanding of the environment.
Protecting the Historic Environment
Airs, Malcom (author)
Journal of Architectural Conservation ; 12 ; 19-33
2006-01-01
15 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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