Issues in cultural heritage conservation

Aims

to introduce students to a range of issues in the conservation of cultural heritage
to discuss the role of policy in addressing those issues

Upon completion of this module you should:

understand the current international concerns for the safeguarding of cultural heritage in relation to climate change, eco-friendly practices and sustainability
understand the issues relating to the conservation of recent buildings and modern materials
undertand the issues related to the conservation and management of World Heritage sites
understand some of the key approaches to post-war reconstruction, and urban regeneration and redevelopment of historic towns and areas
demonstrate a knowledge of the principal policies, strategies and techniques which are being considered to address those concerns

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