Author: ed. Stipe Robert E, ed. Lee Antoinette J
Place: USA
Publisher: US/ICOMOS
Year: 1987
Pages: 292
ISBN: 9780891331407
Source: Donated by Aspi Moddie
Keyword: Historic Preservation, Cultural Heritage, Cultural Identity, American History
Classification: 363.69
Shelf: C2R4
Accession No: B205
Contents: Acknowledgements Foreword by Terry B. Morton Preface by the Editors Part I: The System and How it Works Part II: What We Preserve and Why Part III: A New Mosaic Recommended Reading Editors and Authors
Abstract: *The American Mosaic: Preserving a Nation’s Heritage* delves into the cultural preservation efforts in the United States, exploring the systems and strategies that protect the nation’s diverse cultural, historical, and social elements. Divided into three parts—The System and How it Works, What We Preserve and Why, and A New Mosaic—the book addresses both tangible and intangible aspects of heritage, from landmarks to traditions. It highlights the importance of understanding what and why we preserve, especially as America becomes increasingly diverse. The work offers insights from various experts, encouraging reflection on the evolving national identity and the future of heritage preservation.