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This manual is designed to satisfy the considerable and expanding need in the heritage field for a volume of practical, authoritative information on good management practice. Published at the initiative of the Association of Independent Museums, the manual is aimed at those concerned with managing aspects of natural habitats, landscapes, archaeological sites and historical structures, including the urban environment, both in the UK and overseas. It discusses basic principles such as research and conservation, and covers the marketing operation of heritage sites. Case studies are included to illustrate the five main sections. Curators, managers and conservators working in museums, national parks, historical structures, archeological sites, and all those working in the field of heritage management should find this a useful and practical reference book with its comprehensive approach to management in these growing and vitally important sectors of our cultural heritage.

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'The Manual of Heritage Management is the most comprehensive and authoritative book on its subject, and as such it will be invaluable for anyone involved in this work.'<br>Interpretation, Journal of Heritage & Environment <br>'This is a substantial book that makes a substantial contribution, and I would recommend it as a good investment for anybody associated with or intending to become associated with what is now loosely referred to as the heritage industry.'<br>Journal of Architectural Conservation <br>'This is a major publication that has been designed as a ready reference book for all those involved in the management of heritage facilities and is certainly best regarded in those terms. This book achieves its stated purposes in an exemplary manner. Those concerned with heritage management will find this a valuable reference book to which they will frequently turn.'<br>International Journal of Heritage Studies <br>'The Manual of Heritage Management is designed to satisfy th

'The Manual of Heritage Management is the most comprehensive and authoritative book on its subject, and as such it will be invaluable for anyone involved in this work.'Interpretation, Journal of Heritage & Environment 'This is a substantial book that makes a substantial contribution, and I would recommend it as a good investment for anybody associated with or intending to become associated with what is now loosely referred to as the heritage industry.'Journal of Architectural Conservation 'This is a major publication that has been designed as a ready reference book for all those involved in the management of heritage facilities and is certainly best regarded in those terms. This book achieves its stated purposes in an exemplary manner. Those concerned with heritage management will find this a valuable reference book to which they will frequently turn.'International Journal of Heritage Studies 'The Manual of Heritage Management is designed to satisfy th

'The Manual of Heritage Management is the most comprehensive and authoritative book on its subject, and as such it will be invaluable for anyone involved in this work.' Interpretation, Journal of Heritage & Environment 'This is a substantial book that makes a substantial contribution, and I would recommend it as a good investment for anybody associated with or intending to become associated with what is now loosely referred to as the heritage industry.' Journal of Architectural Conservation 'This is a major publication that has been designed as a ready reference book for all those involved in the management of heritage facilities and is certainly best regarded in those terms. This book achieves its stated purposes in an exemplary manner. Those concerned with heritage management will find this a valuable reference book to which they will frequently turn.' International Journal of Heritage Studies 'The Manual of Heritage Management is designed to satisfy th

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