Virginia Benson – författare

A broad-based approach to preservation After completing an extensive survey of preservation programs throughout the United States, authors Virginia O. Benson and Richard Klein saw the need for this comprehensive approach to historic preservation, examining where it has been and where it is going, anticipating that historic preservation must encourage collaborative projects among planning, design, and development professionals.This text focuses on complex economic, political, and social realities facing the profession today. Specifically, Historic Preservation for Professionals provides an in-depth historic analysis of the profession, a summary of legal issues, an architectural synopsis, a discussion of career opportunities in the public and private sectors, and examples of innovative nonprofit leadership and preservation trends.Design professionals—architecture, interior, and landscape—and those interested in urban design and urban studies, real estate development, and nonprofit management will find Historic Preservation for Professionals a valuable addition to the fields of architecture, urban design, and preservation.

Introduction to Urban Studies, now in its fourth edition,  was the first comprehensive textbook  in the field of urban studies.  Many urban scholars have contributed original chapters to this text in which they explore the spatial and functional relationships of cities through the lenses of their disciplines.  Undergraduate students are introduced to traditional fields of study as well as professional areas, ranging from history and psychology to public administration and urban planning.  Students will gain the ability to integrate concepts, theories, and methods gained from these disciplines.  They will also come to a clearer understanding of what urban scholars mean when they refer to the ""urban tapestry"" or the ""metropolitan mosaic"". The chapters contain examples of current urban practices germane to each discipline as well as historical and legislative backgrounds when applicable.  Students will become familiar with noted urban practitioners who apply or have applied the theoretical approaches outlined in the text.  They will then begin to comprehend the practical world of urban policy-making, administration, and planning. Introduction to Urban Studies is not only for urban studies majors, but  it can also provide a valuable introduction  to American cities for students  in  such programs as urban planning,  architecture, community development,  pre-law, public administration,  and environmental science.