Heartland

Name: Heartland
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SKU: 9780868408736
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The Regeneration of Rural Place

By George Main

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Heartland by George Main delves into the intricate history and cultural development of rural Australia. The book examines the transformation of the landscape through farming practices, discusses the impact on the environment, and offers insights into the connection people have with the land. It's a thoughtful exploration of how history, community, and agriculture intertwine in Australia's heartland.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in understanding the cultural and historical landscape of Australia, particularly focusing on the farming regions. This work offers an insightful exploration of the relationship between people and the land, delving into the environmental challenges and the history of agricultural practices. It's particularly appealing to those who appreciate detailed narratives about the interplay of history, geography, and community life.

Heartland

Heartland explores the cultural and historical foundations of ecological change and disorder across the southwest slopes of NSW, a rich and productive agricultural region.

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How do we see and relate to the agricultural heartlands of Australia? Might alternative ways of imagining and engaging with rural places enable ecological and social regeneration?

In Heartland, George Main takes us on a journey through the country of his childhood to explore the cultural and historical dynamics responsible for ecological change and disorder across the southwest slopes of New South Wales.

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Heartland by George Main is praised as a work that evokes a powerful connection to the land, reflecting its quiet presence. It is described as an original and courageous work, highlighting the intellectual and artistic engagement with landscapes, exploring how they shape us and how our ideas influence them, often with profound, restorative, or damaging effects.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780868408736

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2005

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

George Main is an environmental historian and museum curator. He grew up on the southwest slopes of New South Wales, a rich agricultural region, and now lives on the southern tablelands in Canberra.