Drought Country
The Dry Times That Have Shaped Australia
$70.39
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
3 February 2025
Summary
Droughts have lurked behind Australia’s major nation-shaping moments from European settlement at Port Jackson to Federation. They have caused catastrophic damage to Aboriginal, colonial and modern societies and, of course, to the very land itself. Indeed, by depriving us of water, that element most fundamental to life, droughts cut to the very essence of living in Australia.
Weaving historical accounts with scientific theory, Robert Godfree will take you on a journey through the most …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781486314041 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 148631404X |
| Author: | Robert Godfree |
| Publisher: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Imprint: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 3 February 2025 |
| Weight: | 750g |
| Dimensions: | 245mm x 170mm x 15mm |
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Critics Review
“A valuable resource and reference for ecologists, environmentalists, land managers, and anyone looking to understand what the future holds for the wide, brown land of Australia.” – Justine E. Hausheer * Cool Green Science *“Utterly riveting and I think that it will become seen as something of a classic in time.” – Ian Fraser * Ian Fraser’s Natural History Reviews *
About The Author
Robert Godfree
Robert Godfree is an ecologist who developed a passion for understanding the history and environmental impacts of drought while growing up in northern New South Wales. He has worked as a Research Scientist at CSIRO since 2000.
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