Australian Cities: Continuity and Change (Meridian: Australian Geographical Perspectives) [Paperback]

Clive Forster (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 18, 1996 | Series: Meridian: Australian Geographical Perspectives

Australian Cities: Continuity and Change examines the changing nature of Australia's major cities from a geographical perspective. It explains how patterns of housing, population, employment, transport, and service provision developed and continue to evolve in response to economic, social, and technological change. It discusses issues of equity, ecological sustainability, and economic efficiency and considers the choices facing policy makers.

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About the Author

Dr Clive Forster is a senior lecturer in Geography at the Flinders University of South Australia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (April 18, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195535650
• ISBN-13: 978-0195535655
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,401,976 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good primer for those learning about cities in Australia, November 16, 2008

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C. Bailes "chuck dee" (Korea) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Australian Cities: Continuity and Change (Meridian: Australian Geographical Perspectives) (Paperback)

This book is a good primer for anyone learning about urban life in Australia. The book is a quick read that uses considerable facts to back up fairly interesting comments on the urban condition. It offers a very broad and general look at the social, economic, cultural and environmental issues as well as the government policies that have affected cities. It is enjoyable to read when so many other text books on these issues can be very boring. The only draw back I had with the book is the that it often focuses on presenting facts without giving enough commentary as to why they might be important, especially in chapters 2 and 3. However the remaining chapters did provide me with what I think are some valuable starting points for further study and interest with further reading as well. I would also say that the book is not limited to the Australian experience (although it is strictly about Australia) and could provide others from other countries valuable insight into the urban condition due to similarities among the developed countries of the world.

Overall, a very intelligent book that is enjoyable to read, that introduces a vast topic to the inexperienced and with only a few minor flaws.

5.0 out of 5 stars A complete overview of the question, January 8, 2005

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Christian Montes (Lyon, France) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Australian Cities: Continuity and Change (Meridian: Australian Geographical Perspectives) (Paperback)

The third edition of this book offers an accurate, up-to-date and illustrated analysis of all major aspects of contemporary Australian cities (their evolution, their population, the changing patterns of segregation, etc.). Aimed firstly at students, it may be read by anyone interested in "Down under" cities.