Attitudes towards designed landscapes in two desert cities : Medina, Saudi Arabia and Tucson, Arizona

In the past, knowledge about desert was the most dominant knowledge among the public in Medina-Saudi Arabia. This knowledge was informed and inspired by a firm embrace of and commitment to religious rules, traditions, and advice. Medina historic landscapes (e.g. palm garden) were evidence of a susta...

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Main Author: Alturki, Ashraf
Published: University of Sheffield 2001
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.369962