Preservation of historic and natural heritage in USA: new accents
Tetiana Perga, Ph.D. in History, senior researcher, State Institution «Institute of the world history of National Academy of Science of Ukraine»
Abstract
Features of the public policy in the preservation of historic and natural heritage in the United States and its specific features, among which an integrated approach that gives for natural resources and picturesque scenery, along with historical monuments, national heritage significance are investigated. It is analyzed the origin of this policy, which was born after the end of the XIX century, when after the Civil War in the USA increased the interest to history and rich natural resources. It is concluded that environmental policy in the USA, which included the achievements of social and political movements, such as conservation and historical preservation, gave impetus to the policy of saving the national heritage. The main directions of the state policy in the field of protection the natural resources are analyzed, in particular: taking into account the preservation of historical and natural attractions in the city planning and construction; stimulation the interest of citizens to the recreation in the national historical and natural parks, which stimulates development of appropriate infrastructure; building close links with education and giving URL to these places to wide auditory (in the first place – schoolchildren, students and teachers); taking into account the imperatives of combating with climate change. It is proved, that they reflect not only the national specificity, but also meet the challenges of today.
Keywords
USA, conservation, historical preservation, heritage, environmental policy, Theodore Roosevelt
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