Landscape Architecture in the Arab Middle East (1) (Routledge Research in Landscape and Environmental Design)

Synopsis

This book explores the challenges facing landscape architecture in the Middle East. It supports the idea that landscape is a multifaceted idea, and examines landscapes architecture as an emerging profession in the region. The book also responds to the limitations of faulty translations of the English ‘landscape’ that, in turn, limit the professional potential in the region.The authors of the book see landscape as a way of beholding the world that is informed by place and culture. And because landscape is context specific, a landscape framing contextualizes a problem, be it community development, tourism, or nature conservation, to foster place and culture responsive perspectives. The nine chapters are grouped under four broad themes that reflect the multifaceted, ‘expansive’ framing that embraces landscape, natural and cultural heritage, people and livelihoods, and landscape and human rights.The authors recognize that a landscape framing is not the exclusive domain of landscape architecture, but can be applied by architects, planners, and environmentalists. The ideas advanced and issues discussed will be of interest to researchers, students, and practitioners in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, and urban design, as well as social and environmental scientists.

Copyright:

2026

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

234 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781040445006

Related ISBNs:

9781040444979, 9781003528500, 9781032866543

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

09/30/25

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Beata Dreksler and Jala Makhzoumi

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Home and Garden, Earth Sciences, Politics and Government

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Beata Dreksler

Edited by:

Jala Makhzoumi