Our Unprotected Heritage - Whitewashing the Destruction of our Cultural and Natural Environment (Paperback)

Most Americans agree that our heritage--both natural and cultural--should be protected. Then why does development run rampant, aided--rather than limited--by government inaction? Tom King has been a participant in and observer of this system for decades, as a government worker, heritage consultant, and advocate for local communities. In this hard-hitting critique of the heritage-industrial complex, King points the finger at watchdogs who instead serve as advocates, unintelligible (often contradictory) regulations, disinterested government employees and power-seeking agencies, all of whom conspire to keep our heritage unprotected. His solution to this crisis will be uncomfortable to many in power, but may help save more of our cultural and natural treasures.

General

Imprint:	Left Coast Press Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2009
First published:	March 2009
Authors:	Thomas F. King
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	200
ISBN-13:	978-1-59874-381-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Conservation of the environment > General Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > Conservation of buildings & building materials
LSN:	1-59874-381-3
Barcode:	9781598743814

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