Darebin Parklands: Escaping the Claws of the Machine

Darebin Parklands: Escaping the Claws of the Machine

$39.95 AUD $12.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Melbourne warehouse.

Condition: SECONDHAND

NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Sarah Mirams

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 174


The Darebin parklands, an urban bushland on the Darebin Creek is well loved by the surrounding community but that was not always the case. Only 35 years ago, the parkland was dominated by a municipal tip, was weed infested and destined for commercial development. Local people who had a vision for the land and the spirit to fight for it formed the Darebin Parklands Association. The book uncovers past events and perspectives on the landscape and provides a micro study into environmental and social change in Australia. 'I commend this story to anyone who has a vision for improving his or her community, who seeks inspiration to make it happen.' - From the Foreword by Tim Flannery



Reviews

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
Description
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Sarah Mirams

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 174


The Darebin parklands, an urban bushland on the Darebin Creek is well loved by the surrounding community but that was not always the case. Only 35 years ago, the parkland was dominated by a municipal tip, was weed infested and destined for commercial development. Local people who had a vision for the land and the spirit to fight for it formed the Darebin Parklands Association. The book uncovers past events and perspectives on the landscape and provides a micro study into environmental and social change in Australia. 'I commend this story to anyone who has a vision for improving his or her community, who seeks inspiration to make it happen.' - From the Foreword by Tim Flannery