The Last Of Lands: Conservation In Australia
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings.
The Last of Lands: Conservation in Australia presents a compelling collection of essays and arguments assembled by leading Australian scientists and conservationists, making an urgent case for the protection of Australia's unique natural environment. The anthology chronicles the rapid disappearance of native flora, fauna, and landscapes under the pressures of industrialisation, agriculture, and urban expansion in the mid-twentieth century. Each contributor details a specific aspect of Australia's ecological heritage — from its ancient rainforests and arid interior to its coastlines and wildlife — illustrating the irreversible consequences of environmental neglect. Written with both scientific authority and passionate advocacy, the work argues that preservation is not merely a sentimental cause but an ecological and national imperative. A landmark publication in Australian conservation literature, it stands as a pivotal document in the history of the environmental movement on the continent.
Author: L. J. Webb, D. Whitelock, J. Le Gay Brereton
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, London, Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings.
The Last of Lands: Conservation in Australia presents a compelling collection of essays and arguments assembled by leading Australian scientists and conservationists, making an urgent case for the protection of Australia's unique natural environment. The anthology chronicles the rapid disappearance of native flora, fauna, and landscapes under the pressures of industrialisation, agriculture, and urban expansion in the mid-twentieth century. Each contributor details a specific aspect of Australia's ecological heritage — from its ancient rainforests and arid interior to its coastlines and wildlife — illustrating the irreversible consequences of environmental neglect. Written with both scientific authority and passionate advocacy, the work argues that preservation is not merely a sentimental cause but an ecological and national imperative. A landmark publication in Australian conservation literature, it stands as a pivotal document in the history of the environmental movement on the continent.