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.
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