【摘要】 古镇是介于城市和乡村之间的聚落型文化遗产,"历史文化名镇"是文物行政部门对某些历史文化遗存保存情况较好的古镇的"褒奖"。从"古镇"到"名镇"的道路折射出城镇化背景下中国聚落型文化遗产保护所面临的窘境,"名城名镇名村"等"文物行政"概念的推出与学界回应互动的过程便是最好注解。我国古镇遗产研究较之于名镇研究时间早、成果多,其研究层次与话题呈现明显的阶段性,成果也多偏向于人文社会科学门类;古镇遗产的保护同样存在着话题与关注点的阶段性,研究与保护实践存在明显的地区差异。鉴于古镇研究有待深化与重视以及"历史文化名城和历史文化街区、村镇"被界定为"不可移动文物"的不适切性,我国有必要建立一部包括历史城镇及古村落在内的文化遗产保护法律。更多还原

【Abstract】 Old towns, guzhen, are a concept in heritage studies describing the form of traditional settle ment while historic towns, mingzhen, are listed by governmental administrations to honor the old towns that have been well preserved and are often used as a resource to promote local tourism. The transition from old towns to historic towns reflects the awkward situation of the preservation of traditional settlements in China.The study on old towns started earlier than that of historic towns, therefore has gained more research findings especially in fields of humanities and social science. Periodic differences are seen in terms of research top ics and levels, which are also seen in the practice of old towns preservation. Regional differences regarding both research and practice are prominent. Given the inappropriateness to define historic cities, towns and vil lages as immovable heritage, and the further attentions and efforts are needed on old towns studies, a law on heritage preservation covering old cities, towns and villages is called for.更多还原