Authored by notable heritage practitioners who taught in the HKU ACP program and illustrated with case studies from India, China, and Southeast Asia, this volume documents the paradigm shift in the heritage profession that has taken place in the past 25 years, bringing conservation in from the margins to the center of regional development planning and practice. Richard A. Engelhardt, UNESCO Following the acclaimed Asian Revitalization and using a similar format, this latest book looks at three more Asian cities. The benefits of adaptive reuse as an economic driver are discussed, as are the vagaries of tourism. It is an essential reference for practitioners and decision-makers in government and private enterprise. It is also a very good read. Brian Anderson, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Revitalization in Asia is a highly informative and well-documented volume that significantly extends our understanding of adaptive reuse across Asia. It focuses on real-life issues, case studies, and challenges faced when adopting a sustainability mindset in conservation practice. A must-read not just for researchers and practitioners in the field, but also for those curious about this increasingly popular approach to conservation. Miles Glendinning, University of Edinburgh Adaptive reuse is a familiar term, but this volume has teased out its nuances through thematic essays and case studies from three Asian cities. Curated carefully to relate theory with practice and to provoke further thinking, it is a recommended publication for students and practitioners alike. Neel Kamal Chapagain, Ahmedabad University
