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    • Terra 2008 : Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on the Study and Conservation of Earthen Architectural Heritage/ Actes de la 10th conference internationale sur l'etude et la conservation du patrimoine bati en terre, Paperback by Rainer, Leslie (EDT); Rivera, Angelyn Bass (EDT); Gandreau, David (EDT), ISBN 1606060430, ISBN-13 9781606060438, Brand New, Free shipping in the US

      The 2008 conference organized by the Getty Conservation Institute and the Mali Ministry of Culture and held in Bamaki, Mali, was dedicated to a form of architecture that is ubiquitous, diverse, and difficult to preserve. The conference attracted a record number of participants from across Africa and internationally. Sixty-four contributions addressing the issues of earthen architecture conservation are presented in this attractively designed proceedings volume (printed on coated stock, nice page design integrating crisp photos). Material is arranged in sections on earthen architecture in Mali, conservation of living sites, local knowledge systems, conservation of archaeological sites, advances in research, seismic and other natural forces, challenges and opportunities, standards and guidelines, and training (including international collaborations. Front and end matter are in both French and English; the papers themselves are in one or the other language, with abstracts provided in both. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()
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