{"product_id":"rediscovery-of-cultural-landscapes-in-southern-china","title":"Rediscovery of Cultural Landscapes in Southern China","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book investigates the concept of human landscape in rural settlements in Southern China, where communities and their cultural landscapes are facing contemporary challenges following a period of rapid urbanization in the last 50 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile metropolitan cities, such as Hong Kong, are experiencing accelerated urban development, underpopulated rural villages are struggling to maintain the cultural heritage of their regions. \u003ci\u003eRediscovery of Cultural Landscapes in Southern China \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a detailed account into indigenous living cultures in traditional, rural settlements upon natural landscapes. Beginning with an overview of the theoretical framework, the book presents six unique cases, including: Tai O, Yim Tin Tsai, Lai Chi Wo, Nga Tsin Wai, Cangdong, and Meinong, while illustrating a relevant comparison between Hakka and Satoyama landscape systems. The spectrum of theoretical and case analyses allows for a rethinking of the evolving cultural landscape’s positioning with valuable heritages in the context of a post-industrial society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is written towards reinterpreting the cultural landscape by conceptualizing the human landscape for scholars, practitioners, and students interested in rural-cultural conservation and revitalization, heritage management, traditional architecture and landscape planning, and urban-rural development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54411137024344,"sku":"9781032483566","price":56.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781032483566.jpg?v=1780031754","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/rediscovery-of-cultural-landscapes-in-southern-china","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}