an image atlas of World Heritage sites on the 'in danger' list : a collection of satallite images for improved understanding and management of World Heritage sites
First Statement of Responsibility
[Roger Sayre ... [et al.]].
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Paris, France
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
in association with the United States Geological Surve
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2011
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xi, 84 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 x 44 cm.
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
Contributing organizations: UNESCO and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). "A collection of satellite images for improved understanding and management of World Heritage sites."--T.p.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) are proud to present From Space To Place - An Image Atlas of World Heritage Sites on the 'In Danger' List. This book is a visual and narrative tour of 31 World Heritage sites around the world whose natural and cultural treasures are endangered from a variety of natural and human-caused threats. The book focuses attention on the plight of these sites in the hope that an improved understanding of the threats they face will lead to an improved management and conservation of these globally important areas. The book also shows the utility of satellite imagery and associated image analysis technologies for detecting threats, and for understanding the greater landscape context in which the sites are situated.
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Parallel Title
Image atlas of World Heritage sites on the 'in danger' list.; Collection of satallite images for improved understanding and management of World Heritage sites.