The Medina: The Restoration and Conservation of Historic Islamic Cities

The countries of the southern Mediterranean enjoy a rich and diverse cultural heritage. At the heart of this heritage lie the medinas - the historic city centres, often dating back to medieval times. A source of pride and collective belonging, they have nevertheless been subject to neglect and decay under the combined pressures of demographic growth, urbanization and modernization.

At present, the historic city centres are in danger of being...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848857136
• ISBN13: 9781848857131
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.2" x 9.2"