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OverviewAustralian Cities: Continuity and Change 3rd edition examines the changing nature of Australia's major cities from a geographical perspective, and discusses current issues in urban policy. It considers the evolution and ongoing development of Australian cities in response to economic, social, and technological forces. This theme of change is balanced by an awareness of continuity, as our urban environments remain heavily influenced by previous eras. The new edition of this successful book is fully revised and updated and includes new material on environmental sustainability and an increased coverage of transport issues. A new chapter on the impact of recent global changes on Australian cities is essential reading for anyone interested in the changing nature of our environment. The book contains the latest data from the 2001 census, and all maps and diagrams have been fully updated. Examples are drawn from all the mainland state capitals in order to identify the issues currently facing Australian cities. Fully revised and updated to include the latest data, including 2001 census information New chapter that examines the impact of globalisation on Australian cities Expanded chapter on environmental sustainability More on transport issues All maps diagrams, tables and statistics fully updated Many new photographs Proven Features: Comprehensive introduction to Australian cities Further reading and internet references for each chapter Full Product DetailsAuthor: Clive Forster (ASsociate Professor, ASsociate Professor, Director of Geography Stdueis, School of Geography, Population and Environmental Management, Flinders University, SA)Publisher: Oxford University Press Australia Imprint: OUP Australia and New Zealand Edition: 3rd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.380kg ISBN: 9780195517347ISBN 10: 0195517342 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 24 August 2004 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsForeword Tables Figures Acknowledgments Introduction Foundations Cities in a globalising world Employment and urban structure Housing questions The residential mosaic Governing the cities Sustainable cities Urban futures Further Reading Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationClive Forster is at Director of Geography Stdueis, School of Geography, Population and Environmental Management, Flinders University, SA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |