World heritage : global challenges, local solutions : proceedings of a conference at Coalbrookdale, 4-7 May 2006 hosted by the Ironbridge Institute

21 papers from a 2006 conference at the Ironbridge institute, looking at issues related to the World Heritage site scheme. They are divided into 4 sections: management plans; the World Heritage brand in perspective; sustainability; and engaging with communities. As one would expect essays look at sites all over the world and there is a mix between overviews, and studies focusing on the challenges faced by specific sites.