Dimensions
260 x 291 x 22mm
Disappearing World presents the issues facing conservation of unique places around the world in a highly illustrated and accessible way. From the earthquake ruins of Bam in Iran to the impact of war on the sites in Congo. The devastation caused by the Taliban in Afghanistan and the increasing pressure from construction work in areas such as Dresden Elbe Valley in Germany and Kathmandhu Valley in Nepal are highlighted. A detailed picture of each site is given with text, timelines, maps and inspiring images.
One of the aims of creating world heritage sites is to protect sites from ending up as just entries in history books. Despite all the risks to the sites there are still many success stories. A selection of these will be presented including the reconstruction of Abu Simbel in Egypt and Cambodia's celebrated temples and palaces at Angkor where Illicit excavation, pillaging and landmines were the main threats.
Chapter Breakdown
Civil strife
Threats of conflict and war
Illegal trading
Looting and illicit trading of go
Unchecked progress
Rapid growth of building
increasing numbers
Impacts of large visitor numbers
Polluting the sites
Pollution/acid rain
Climate change
A rapidly changing climate
Natural disasters
Hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes
Limited resources
Managing of sites
Changing needs
Disappearing population/changing needs
Wildlife
Endangered species
