{"title":"Alan Chandler","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlan Chandler's works delve into the intricate relationship between history and contemporary culture, inviting readers to explore how heritage shapes our understanding of the past and present. With a thoughtful approach to arts and culture, his writing offers insightful perspectives on preserving and interpreting cultural legacies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in cultural studies and the dynamics of heritage will find his books both illuminating and provocative. Chandler’s texts balance academic rigour with accessible prose, making complex ideas engaging for a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-production-of-heritage-by-alan-chandler-9780367078003","title":"The Production of Heritage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnderpinned by an active understanding of the conservation philosophy of William Morris, \u003cem\u003eThe Production of Heritage\u003c\/em\u003e presents five case studies from the UK and North and South America that speak about different facets of heritage value, such as urban identity, commodification, authenticity, materiality and heritage as an intellectual and ethical framework. Heritage is never neutral; its definition is privileged yet its influence is political. Art, landscape and archaeology all offer examples of how the operational ideas of adjacent disciplines can influence an integrated idea of heritage conservation, and how this is communicated in order to determine significance and share in its custodianship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides insights into how to identify and challenge these limitations, expanding inclusion by describing tactics for changing how people can relate to and build on the past. Clearly written for all levels of readership within the conservation professions and community custodians of heritage buildings and places, \u003cem\u003eThe Production of Heritage\u003c\/em\u003e provides strategies and tactics for understanding the heritage significance of materials, their fabrication, detail and use. 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