Author: SIEGEL, JEFF
Title: Traditional Bridges of Papua New Guinea
Description: Papua, New Guinea: The Appropriate Technology Development Institute, 1982. Paperback. Illustrated by Maran Nateleo. Traditional technology series Series; B&W Illustrations; 8 1/2 x 11 3/4; 137 pages; Soft cover has a blue tape spine. Tape has some scraping and gaps, but pages are intact and tight. Light rubbing, scuffing, bumping to the heavy card covers. Lavishly illustrated with 179 b/w pictures and maps. Pages are clean and tight. This title "begins with a general description of bridges: terms used, materials, styles, and construction methods. Then historical reference to traditional bridges are given. Following this are detailed descriptions and photographs of individual bridges within three regions of the country: the Highlands, the western border area, and the Morobe Province. Finally, there is a discusson on change and appropriateness". Appendix; bibliography.. Very Good .

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