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A River with a City Problem
A History of Brisbane Floods
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A River with a City Problem
'An engrossing account of the complex relationship between a river and the cities that grew up around it.' Nick Earls
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'An engrossing account of the complex relationship between a river and the cities that grew up around it.' Nick Earls
When floods devastated South East Queensland in 2011, who was to blame? Despite the inherent risk of living on a floodplain, most residents had pinned their hopes on Wivenhoe Dam to protect them, and when it failed to do so, dam operators were blamed for the scale of the catastrophic events that followed.
A River with a City Problem is a compelling history of floods in the Brisbane River catchment, especially those in 1893, 1974, 2011 and 2022. Extensively researched, it highlights the force of nature, the vagaries of politics and the power of community. With many river cities facing urban development challenges, Cook makes a convincing argument for what must change to prevent further tragedy.
In this updated edition, historian Margaret Cook investigates the 2022 floods to illustrate how no two floods are the same.
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Author Margaret Cook's book presents a compelling analysis of the relationship between Brisbane and its river, emphasizing the inevitability of future floods and critiquing government inaction on floodplain development. Reviewers appreciate Cook's ability to craft an engaging narrative that combines historical insight with calls for change, urging readers to reconsider how the city manages its environmental challenges.
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ISBN: 9780702266065
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 May 2023
Country: Australia
Imprint: University of Queensland Press
Edition: 2nd ed.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 226.0mm
Weight: 368g
Pages: 264
About the Author
Margaret Cook holds a PhD in history from the University of Queensland. She is a member of the Professional Historians Association, has a significant body of work in environmental and social history and heritage conservation, and has worked in cultural tourism and the museum sector. Margaret is a former Deputy Chair of the Queensland Heritage Council and Vice President of the National Trust of Queensland and was inducted into the Ipswich Heritage Hall of Fame in 2015. She is currently a consultant historian and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Queensland and La Trobe University. Margaret lives in Ipswich with her husband and two sons. www.margaretcookhistorian.com.au
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