Urbanization Development and the Protection of Cultural Heritage

Author: Shan Jixiang
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Mr. Shan Jixiang's book "Urbanization Development and the Protection of Cultural Heritage" addresses the significant changes in China's urban "cultural ecosystem," the surge in urban construction and tourism, which have severely threatened cultural heritage. It emphasizes the need to oppose excessive development and unreasonable utilization, highlighting the urgent necessity to strengthen cultural heritage protection in China today. This monograph, with over 100,000 words, not only features rigorous analysis and discussion but is also richly illustrated, making it highly readable. Readers are likely to experience the spiritual journey of a cultural heritage pilgrim through it. In the dual world of history and reality, his arguments on urbanization development and cultural heritage protection masterfully guide the subject matter, freely soaring the imagination while permeating his concerns for nature, society, cities, and culture. Throughout the five chapters and twenty-eight sections, many passages reveal the author's profound historical perspective, broad cultural vision, and open-minded attitude, leaving readers with a sense of shock, impact, and penetrating power.