The Production of Heritage: The Politicisation of Architectural Conservation

In this important book, the authors unpack the theoretical and practical issues around the development of heritage sites, critically dissecting key conservation benchmarks such as the ICOMOS guidelines, BS 7913 and the RIBA Conservation Plan of Work to reveal the mechanics of heritage guidance, its advantages and conceptual limitations.

Underpinned by an active understanding of the conservation philosophy of William Morris, the book presents five case studies from the UK and North and South...