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Contemporary Theory of Conservation

Author/EditorVinas Salvador Munoz- (Author)
ISBN: 9780750662246
Pub Date30/10/2004
BindingPaperback
Pages256
Dimensions (mm)216(h) * 138(w)
Brings together ideas in conservation theory, presenting a structured, coherent analysis of the subject. This work is split into 3 parts such as: the fundamentals of conservation, questioning classical theories, and conservation ethics. It also shows the evolution of contemporary conservation theory.
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Classical theories of conservation are well known in the heritage community, but in the last two decades thinking has shifted, and classical theory has faced increasing criticism. Contemporary Theory of Conservation brings together current ideas in conservation theory, presenting a structured, coherent analysis of the subject for the first time.
This engaging and readable text is split into 3 parts. The first, Fundamentals of conservation, addresses the identity of conservation itself, and problems arising when classical conservation theories are applied. The second part, Questioning classical theories, delves deeper into the criticism of classical ideas such as reversibility. This leads on to the creation of new paradigms such as sustainability, which are covered in the final part of the book, Conservation ethics.

Classical theories of conservation are well known in the heritage community, but in the last two decades thinking has shifted, and classical theory has faced increasing criticism. Contemporary Theory of Conservation brings together current ideas in conservation theory, presenting a structured, coherent analysis of the subject for the first time.
This engaging and readable text is split into 3 parts. The first, Fundamentals of conservation, addresses the identity of conservation itself, and problems arising when classical conservation theories are applied. The second part, Questioning classical theories, delves deeper into the criticism of classical ideas such as reversibility. This leads on to the creation of new paradigms such as sustainability, which are covered in the final part of the book, Conservation ethics.

Salvador Munoz Vinas

Fundamentals of Conservation - Towards a definition of conservation; Towards a definition of restoration; Conservation and/or restoration; Preservation; Conservation objects; Two paradoxes; A semantic turn; Informational conservation; A further requisite - risk; Expressive conservation; Questioning classical principles; Authenticity; Objectivity; Scientific conservation?; Damage; Other concepts; Conservation ethics - Radical subjectivism; Intersubjectivity; Functional and value-led conservation; Negotiative conservation; Sustainable conservation; The limits of contemporary conservation theory; Conclusions; Bibliography and references; Index

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