Geelong's Changing Landscape: Ecology, Development and Conservation - Couverture souple

 
9780643103603: Geelong's Changing Landscape: Ecology, Development and Conservation
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0643103600 ISBN 13 : 9780643103603
Editeur : CSIRO Publishing, 2019

Synopsis

Geelong's Changing Landscape offers an insightful investigation of the ecological history of the Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula region. Commencing with the penetrating perspectives of Wadawurrung Elders, chapters explore colonization and post-World War II industrial development through to the present challenges surrounding the ongoing urbanization of this region.

Expert contributors provide thoughtful analysis of the ecological and cultural characteristics of the landscape, the impact of past actions, and options for ethical future management of the region. This book will be of value to scientists, engineers, land use planners, environmentalists and historians.

Features:
  • The most comprehensive investigation of the history of development and planning of the Geelong region
  • An incisive text that raises challenges about Geelong's future growth
  • Includes insights from Wadawurrung Elders about the transformation of their Country in the Geelong region.

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À propos des auteurs

David S. Jones is Foundation Professor of Planning and Landscape Architecture at Deakin University. A student of McHarg, he has taught at the University of Melbourne, RMIT University, the University of Adelaide and University of Pennsylvania. His recent work includes incorporating Indigenous knowledge systems in tertiary built environment courses.

Phillip B. Roös is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Architecture & Built Environment and Director of the Live+Smart Research Lab. His work spans across architecture, urban design and planning, landscape architecture, environmental design, teaching and research, as well as writing and art.

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Éditeur
CSIRO Publishing
Date d'édition
2019
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0643103600
ISBN 13 
9780643103603
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
344
Éditeur
Jones David S., Roös Phillip B.
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Personne responsable
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