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Edwards, James R. – Small Town, 1994
Suggests that Americans often overlook the importance of historic preservation because of prevailing ideas of progress that devalue the past and a nouveau riche mentality embarrassed by the past. Points out the irreplaceable value of local landmarks that tie a community to its past. Describes instances where ordinary people pooled their resources…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Community Action, Community Attitudes, Historic Sites
