Venice in environmental peril?: myth and reality
Auteur :
Standish, Dominic
Éditeur :
University Press of America
ISBN :
9780761856641
Date de publication :
14 déc. 2011
Dimensions :
23,3 x 15,5 x 2,3 cm
Poids :
503 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Venice is perceived to be in peril due to rising sea levels, tourism, and modern development. This book is based on interviews with Venetian environmentalists about Venice’s environmental risks, especially regarding the city’s anticipated mobile dams. It offers a ten-point proposal to modernize Venice while preserving its ancient heritage