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1 online resource |
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polychrome |
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text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Foreword; Acronyms; Introduction; 1: Bridging Nature and Culture; 1: Conservation of World Heritage and community engagement in a transboundary biosphere reserve: Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, Se; Shared ecosystem; Natural and cultural values of the transboundary ecosystem; Transboundary cooperation between Senegal and Mauritania; Participation of local communities in the RBTDS; Looking to the future from both banks of the river; 2: Community engagement in safeguarding the world's largest reef: Great Barrier Reef, Australia; Managing an icon. |
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Fundamental role of local communities in the GBRSafeguarding the outstanding universal value; Lessons learned/challenges; 3: Living World Heritage: Škocjan Caves, Slovenia; The wonders of a karst landscape; Valuing people living with World Heritage; Responsible behaviour as management; Benefi ts through binding promises; Sharing through learning; Creative development through World Heritage; 4: Challenges of protecting island ecosystems: Socotra Archipelago, Yemen; 'Galápagos of the Indian Ocean'; Management of Socotra; A timely inscription; Local initiatives; Where do we go from here? |
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A new momentum5: Cultural landscapes: challenges and possibilities: Vegaøyan -- The Vega Archipelago, Norway; Ancient landscape; Local initiative and ownership; Cooperative management; Organization; Vulnerable nature and tourism; Sustainable economy; Local benefi ts of inscription; Lessons we have learned; Safeguarding the outstanding universal value; Community ownership; 2: Urbanism and Sustainable Heritage Development; 6: Heritage and communities in a small island developing state: Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison, Barbados; A momentous occasion; Heritage at a crossroads. |
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Management of the World Heritage propertyWorking with communities: Action Plan for Public Education; Working with teachers; Local community engagement with the property; Next steps; Sustainable urban development; 7: The Red City: Medina of Marrakesh, Morocco; A medina among medinas; Challenges and transformations; Architectural Charter of the Medina of Marrakesh; Public-private partnerships; Improved community involvement; Integrated heritage development; 8: Capacity-building for sustainable urban development: Town of Luang Prabang, Lao People's Democratic Republic; Value of inscription. |
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Outstanding universal value and cultural pluralismOutstanding universal value as the guiding principle for sustainable development; Appropriate governance and management; Coherent territorial development; Lessons learned; Vision for the future; 9: World Heritage in poverty alleviation: Hoi An Ancient Town, Viet Nam; Lived-in heritage; Forging partnerships for sustainable development; Appropriate management; Enabling stakeholder community benefi ts; Learning and sharing experiences; Synergies in conservation. |
Summary |
This thematic collection of 26 case studies provides a thorough understanding of World Heritage in the context of sustainable development. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
World Heritage areas.
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World Heritage areas. |
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Historic sites.
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Historic sites. |
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Landscape protection.
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Landscape protection. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Galla, Amareswar.
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Other Form: |
Print version: World heritage. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012 9781107610750 (DLC) 2012036025 (OCoLC)818413917 |
ISBN |
9781139840705 (electronic book) |
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1139840703 (electronic book) |
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9781139567657 (electronic book) |
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1139567659 (electronic book) |
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9781139843072 |
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1139843079 |
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1139845438 |
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9781139845434 |
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9781107610750 |
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1107610753 |
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