Our Future Our World
4 total works
There has been a marked increase of interest in environmental issues over the past couple of decades. Certain environments, such as National Parks, have captured our imagination for much longer. However, we have not been good at recognising the importance of those aspects of the environment with which we are very familiar such as our waterways, water catchment basins, our soils, our atmosphere, and our oceans. Concern for the environment becomes an issue when some activity provides a potential conflict with the ongoing health of the environment or different groups hold opposing views about what is best for the environment and those who use it. Environmental Issues encourages students to investigate environmental issues fully before making decisions about the best action to take. It encourages understanding of how an issue arises and how it was or could be resolved so that the interests of all involved are properly considered.
Hazards is a new title in the Our Future, Our World series, which examines topics of contemporary importance. It looks at many issues, including different types of hazards, the location of certain human activities in areas where the risk from disaster is greater, and the way we respond to major disasters in order to minimise the repercussions. Issues may also arise when the people involved have different economic abilities to respond to a disaster, or where the response itself poses risks because of the physical character of the location. Students are encouraged to investigate a variety of issues which are involved in decision making relating to hazard management.
Coastal Conflicts is the first book in the Our Future Our World series and is written by three of Australia's most respected geography educators. They have promoted the study of geography as relevant to human survival on this planet. This series examines the process by which geographical issues are identified and solutions recommended. It shows students how to apply their geographic knowledge to problems influencing human and environmental harmony. The book is targeted at South Australian senior geography and Australian studies students but it will also be useful for the coastal geomorphology element of senior geography courses elsewhere.
Tourism examines one of the fastest growing industries in the world; an industry characterised by a high profile and high advertising expenditure. Countries bid for the tourist dollar, which they see as an opportunity for employment, cash injection and investment. But what of the negative impacts? This book investigates the problems and conflicts associated with tourism. Tourism uses case studies from around the world to illustrate not only the conflict, but also the success and failure of alternative solutions. This book encourages students to actively participate in tourist issues.