Living in historic Cairo : past and present in an Islamic city / edited by Farhad Daftary, Elizabeth Fernea, and Azim Nanji.

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TextPublication details: London : Azimuth Editions : In association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies ; Seattle, WA : University of Washington Press, c2010.Description: 300 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 27 cm. + 1 DVD (53 min. : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.)ISBN:

9781898592280
1898592284

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Genre/Form:

Illustrated works.

DDC classification:

23 962.16 DAF 18047

LOC classification:

DT143 .L58 2010

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Summary: The film portrays al-Darb al-Ahmar, a section in the heart of the old city. Conceived to accompany this book, "Living in historic Cairo", the film follows several interwoven restoration projects undertaken in Cairo. The projects combine conservation with social, cultural and economic neighbourhood schemes. Directed by Maysoon Pachachi and produced by Elizabeth Fernea. Echo Productions, c2001.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
Reference	Marium Abdulla Library Reference	Liberal Arts	962.16 DAF (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	18047

Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-299).

The film portrays al-Darb al-Ahmar, a section in the heart of the old city. Conceived to accompany this book, "Living in historic Cairo", the film follows several interwoven restoration projects undertaken in Cairo. The projects combine conservation with social, cultural and economic neighbourhood schemes. Directed by Maysoon Pachachi and produced by Elizabeth Fernea. Echo Productions, c2001.

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Living in historic Cairo : past and present in an Islamic city / edited by Farhad Daftary, Elizabeth Fernea, and Azim Nanji.