Exploring the theme of loss, this poetic work combines soulful and satirical picture poems. Set in and around Gardiner Reserve in North Melbourne, Australia, it offers a unique and dramatic perspective on the human experience of grief and the complexities that accompany it. The 2021 release invites readers to reflect on the emotional landscape shaped by personal and collective losses.
This book will speak to the new human epoch, the Urban Age. A majority of humanity now lives for the first time in cities. The city, the highest invention of the modern age, is now the human heartland. And yet the same process that brought us the city and its wonders, modernisation, has also thrown up challenges and threats, especially climate change, resource depletion, social division and economic insecurity. This book considers how these threats are encountered and countered in the urban age, focusing on the issue of human
A team of city-building professionals explain in straightforward terms how the idea of ecological sustainability can be embodied in the everyday life of homes, communities and cities to make a better future.The book considers - and answers - three What does the global agenda of sustainable development mean for the urban spaces where most people live, work and move? Can we keep what we love about suburban life and still save the environment? And what new methods of planning and building will be needed in the 21st century? Rejecting both economic and environmental orthodoxy, the book’s essential message is that the sustainable city can be built by a thousand well-directed small changes. It draws on practical case material from around the world and weaves together four critical aspects of urban housing, open space, workplaces and transport. A 'photographic essay' of 32 colour plates illustrates the ideas discussed.
Exploring the interplay of space, place, and mobility, this study delves into how these factors have influenced the experiences of disabled individuals throughout history and in modern society. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and transformations faced by disabled people, highlighting their resilience and agency in navigating various environments. The book provides a nuanced understanding of how societal structures impact the lives of disabled individuals, making it a significant contribution to disability studies.
Focusing on the urgent social and ecological threats in Australia, this provocative account critiques the ineffective strategies of over-consumption and "greener lifestyles" in combating climate change. It advocates for radical changes, emphasizing the need to halt over-production to effectively address the crises. This bold manifesto offers a thought-provoking exploration that challenges conventional approaches, making it essential reading for those concerned about climate change and its impacts.
Focusing on critical global issues, the authors delve into the intersections of environment, development, and social justice. They examine grassroots movements like environmental justice in the U.S. and the ethical dimensions of international development regulations. By moving beyond mere critiques of economic injustice, the book offers actionable insights on how to achieve justice for both nature and humanity. It serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in contemporary environmental politics and ecological ethics.