Vital Connections: Melbourne And Its Board Of Works 1891-1991
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Tony Dingle & Carolyn Rasmussen
Binding: Hardback
Published: McPhee Gribble / Penguin Books Australia, Ringwood, 1991
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This comprehensive historical account chronicles the foundational role of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works in shaping one of Australia's most significant cities. Vital Connections: Melbourne And Its Board Of Works 1891-1991 meticulously details the challenges and triumphs of urban planning, public health initiatives, and infrastructure development over a century. It uncovers the intricate political, social, and engineering decisions that underpinned Melbourne's growth from a burgeoning colonial city to a modern metropolis. The narrative presents a compelling study of civic administration and its profound impact on the daily lives of residents, illustrating the complex interplay between governance and urban evolution. This authoritative work offers invaluable insights into the historical forces that forged Melbourne's distinctive character and infrastructure.
Author: Tony Dingle & Carolyn Rasmussen
Binding: Hardback
Published: McPhee Gribble / Penguin Books Australia, Ringwood, 1991
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This comprehensive historical account chronicles the foundational role of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works in shaping one of Australia's most significant cities. Vital Connections: Melbourne And Its Board Of Works 1891-1991 meticulously details the challenges and triumphs of urban planning, public health initiatives, and infrastructure development over a century. It uncovers the intricate political, social, and engineering decisions that underpinned Melbourne's growth from a burgeoning colonial city to a modern metropolis. The narrative presents a compelling study of civic administration and its profound impact on the daily lives of residents, illustrating the complex interplay between governance and urban evolution. This authoritative work offers invaluable insights into the historical forces that forged Melbourne's distinctive character and infrastructure.