This book offers a comprehensive overview of the intellectual developments in urban conservation. The authors offer unique insights from UNESCOs World Heritage Centre and the book is richly illustrated with colour photographs. Examples are drawn from urban heritage sites worldwide from Timbuktu to Liverpool to demonstrate key issues and best practice in urban conservation today. The book offers an invaluable resource for architects; planners; surveyors and engineers worldwide working in heritage conservation; as well as for local authority conservation officers and managers of heritage sites.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Important ReadingBy S. RosenmeierWell done. Inspiring and funny. Underscores the importance of providing students with alternatives to mainstream class work. Reminds us that one size does not fit all. thank God. in the education business.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Joan AshcraftIn good condition. Interesting book and appropriate for my work.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating views to cure whats ailing public educationBy Gary S. StagerLegendary educator and prolific author. Herbert Kohl. along with Tom Openheim. asked leading artists to describe the profound learning experiences they enjoyed as a result of school arts programs. After each artist interview. progressive educators were asked to respond and situate the anecdotes in terms of learning. teaching and education policy.Includes interviews with:David AmramWhoopi GoldbergPhilip Seymour HoffmanBill T. JonesMoiseacute;s KaufmanFrances LucernaMike MedavoyRosie PerezPhylicia RashadAnd commentary by:Bill AyersLisa DelpitMichelle FineMaxine GreeneColin GreerShirley Brice HeathDeborah MeierDiane RavitchSteve SeidelGary StagerKevin TruittI am enormously proud to have been invited to make a small contribution to this important book. After you finish. "The Muses Go to School." you only have a few dozen other Herb Kohl classics to read!
