A Richer Heritage

“A book with the subtitle Historic Preservation in the Twenty-First Century is timely, and the book’s title, A Richer Heritage, is justified, as the nation’s heritage becomes deeper and richer each year. . . . The essayists present instructive and interesting material, and Robert E. Stipe, who introduces the work and closes it, chose them well.” — North Carolina Historical Review

“[This volume] is at once an invaluable text book for students new to the field, an orienting pole star for those who have been engaged in the field over the past few decades, and a thoughtful advocate for necessary change. . . . I wish that A Richer Heritage could find its way to every historical commissioner, planner, student, and volunteer, so that we might now put preservation on each local agenda.” — The Public Historian

“Whether you're curious about the broader [preservation movement] or just want to bone up on details . . . this is the tome for you.” — Preservation

“The breadth and depth of subject matter enrich our understanding of what it means to preserve, and each author’s impassioned approach invites the reader’s participation in a meaningful discourse. . . . There can be little doubt that this book can facilitate a critical dialogue among members of the preservation community. Furthermore, its broad scope and provocative content make it a potent addition to preservation literature.” — APT Bulletin

“A milestone and signpost, indicating both where we are and where we might want to go. . . . A Richer Heritage offers an excellent introduction to the state of the field and how it got there.” — Vernacular Architecture Newsletter

“There is plenty of food for thought in these essays. One can only hope that the issues raised here are taken up systematically within preservation circles.” — Vernacular Architecture Newsletter

“Raises important questions for those at the highest levels of the ongoing fight to preserve.” — Charleston Post and Courier

“This impressive work is a detailed look at the state of historic preservation in America. It has been assembled by one of the longtime leading figures in the field and includes entries by some of the most important and knowledgeable practitioners. This new volume is fascinating reading for anyone interested in preservation and its history.” — William R. Chapman, University of Hawaii at Manoa

“Stipe and his colleagues have succeeded in an immensely challenging task — unraveling the complex field of historic preservation, and, in doing so, examining its strategies, values, and future directions. A Richer Heritage will serve as an invaluable guide for those entering or working in the field, as well as an important source of thought for future generations of preservationists.” — Paul W. Edmondson, National Trust for Historic Preservation

“A Richer Heritage makes a significant and much needed contribution to the preservation field. It offers a current framework for understanding the American preservation movement and how it is evolving within the context of government policies and legislation, the changing values of American culture, and the economic realities of preservation.” — Jo Ramsay Leimenstoll, University of North Carolina at Greensboro