Conserving Hong Kong's Heritage: The Case of Queen's Pier
Conserving Hong Kong's Heritage: The Case of Queen's Pier
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DOI:
10.1080/13527250802503282
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发表时间:
2008-01-01
影响因子:
1.8
通讯作者:
Henderson, Joan C.
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作者:
Henderson, Joan C.
The case of Queen's Pier in Hong Kong provides the context for a discussion of conceptions of heritage, the purposes it serves and the dilemmas surrounding conservation in modern Asian societies committed to economic growth. Efforts to save the historic pier from destruction are recounted and the perspectives of those with an interest are examined. Built heritage is shown to have socio-cultural, political and economic functions and its contribution to defining identity is especially important in times of change and uncertainty. Circumstances in Hong Kong reflect its unique history and current status, but the issues emerging from the analysis have a wider relevance. The fundamental tension between development and conservation is highlighted, together with the challenges of reconciling these two forces in a satisfactory manner.