Description
Book SynopsisBrings 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.
Table of ContentsFundamentals 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
