The Cultural Heritage Conservation Experience in China

This book summarizes Chinas ten-year experience of cultural heritage protection by providing case analysis of both successful and unsatisfying practices. It is written with an academic perspective and based on the authors real practice. The first part highlights the cultural distinction in urban planning; the second part analyzes the cultural heritage protection concept and practice in Chinas urbanization; the third part focuses on Chinas museums in a revolutionary era. The book records the development stages of Chinas cultural heritage protection theory and practice and shows the challenges in the new era. It answers questions such as how to protect historic community and villages, how to protect the heritage site and build heritage parks, and what is the role of museums regarding social responsibility and peoples well-being. Cultural heritage and museum planning are closely linked to the economy, urban life, and local memory. Chinas experience in the past decade is also meaningful to cultural protection courses on an international level.