ABSTRACT
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Readers will:
Understand the principal features of heritage legislation and the importance of laws and regulations in heritage planning.
Understand the differences between formal legislation and customary law.
Understand the relationships and differences among laws, policies, regulations, and guidelines.
Become familiar with alternative legal frameworks that affect heritage planning.
Be introduced to heritage conservation law in Great Britain, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
Learn about construction codes, building codes, energy codes, and accessibility standards, and about the challenges to their compliance.
