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History and Theory of Historic Preservation

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States11.947
Free, no sign-up neededSpring 2009English
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This class examines the history and theory of historic preservation, focusing on the United States, but with reference to traditions and practices in other countries. The class is designed to examine the largely untold history of the historic preservation movement in this country, and explore how laws, public policies and cultural attitudes shape how we preserve or do not preserve the built environment.

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