The book brings together essays on the meaning of tradition from a diverse range of sources including architecture, Islamic art, gastronomy, brick-making, religion, letter-cutting, philosophy, urbanism, law, sociology, sculpture and language. It contains an essay by Robert Adam titled "Traditional Architecture: Why communities need it".

The book is available to buy from INTBAU (International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism) price £29.50. Go to www.intbau.org/traditiontoday.htm