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The book provides a comprehensive overview of American cultural resource management and historic preservation. It is designed for introductory and advanced courses in archaeology, history, and architecture. It explores the structure, historic background, laws, and governmental and professional players in American heritage management systems.
List of contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Chapter 1: The Purpose, Structure, and Language of American Heritage Management
Chapter 2: The History of American Heritage Management - A War Story
Chapter 3: The Legal System and Early Heritage Preservation Legislation - Mortar and Some
Bricks
Chapter 4: The National Historic Preservation Act - A Firm Foundation
Chapter 5: The National Register of Historic Places - Keystone or Cornerstone?
Chapter 6: Section 106 of NHPA - The Front Wall
Chapter 7: More Environmental Process Laws - The Other Walls
·The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
·Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act (DOTA)
·The Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act (AHPA)
Chapter 8: Federal Specialty Laws - The Rest of the Structure
·Laws for Federal Properties
·Laws for Urban Renewal and Redevelopment
·Laws for Museums and Curation
·Laws for Special Properties and Areas
Chapter 9: Federal System Players - The Ground Floor of Heritage Management
·The Leaders
·The Property Managers
·The Builders
·The Permitters
Chapter 10: Non-Federal Heritage Management - The Building's Other Occupants
·Heritage Management in the States
·Heritage Management in Communities
·Heritage Management in the Private Sector
Chapter 11: Among the Professionals - Archaeology
Chapter 12: Among the Professionals - History and Architecture
Chapter 13: Tribal Matters - Tribes Matter
Chapter 14: Conclusions - Looking Back, Looking Forward
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Acronyms
Appendix C: Chronology Chart of American Heritage Management
Appendix D: Traditional Cultural Property Evaluation Worksheet
References
Index
About the author
Scott F. Anfinson received a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota, a master's from the University of Nebraska, and a PhD from the University of Minnesota, all in anthropology with an archaeology specialty. He taught heritage management at the University of Minnesota from 2000 through 2015. Anfinson has written and edited numerous publications in his 40 years as a Minnesota archaeologist.
Summary
The book provides a comprehensive overview of American cultural resource management and historic preservation. It is designed for introductory and advanced courses in archaeology, history, and architecture. It explores the structure, historic background, laws, and governmental and professional players in American heritage management systems.
