Series: Cultural Studies of Natures, Landscapes and Environments

Modern Melbourne, authored by Rod Giblett, tells the fascinating story of Melbourne's transformation from its founding in 1835 among marshes and beside a sluggish stream into a world-class modern city. Drawing on a wide range of historical, literary, and artistic sources, this book delves into the cultural and environmental history of the city and its site. The narrative traces Melbourne's...

This title is part of emerging fields in film studies, such as transnational and ecocriticism. It features a wide range of films from established and emerging filmmakers and industries. It focuses on different national contexts, as well as on art and commercial cinema. Ecocritical approaches are increasingly recognised and popular in the humanities. Rod Giblett came to live by Forrestdale...