: the restoration & conservation of historic Islamic cities
First Statement of Responsibility
\ edited by Marcello Balbo.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
; New York
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
: Distributed in the U.S. and Canada exclusively by Palgrave Macmillan
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
, 2012.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
viii, 285 p.
Other Physical Details
:ill., maps.
Dimensions
;24 cm.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
The countries of the southern Mediterranean enjoy a rich cultural heritage, at the heart of which lie the medinas - the historic city centers, often dating back to medieval times. Although their cultural value is now widely recognized they have nevertheless been subject to neglect and decay and as yet no coherent restoration policy is being implemented. This timely volume brings together a team of experienced ...
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Urbanization -- Mediterranean Region -- 21st century -- Congresses.
Sustainable development -- Mediterranean Region -- 21st century -- Congresses.
Mediterranean Region -- Economic conditions -- 21st century -- Congresses.