ISBN:
9780643098176
,
0643098178
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (161 p.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Print version Life and death of the Australian backyard
DDC:
392.360994
Keywords:
Backyard gardens Social aspects
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Australia
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Dwellings Social aspects
;
Australia
;
Australians Social life and customs
;
21st century
;
Dwellings Social aspects
;
Australians Social life and customs 21st century
;
Backyard gardens Social aspects
;
Australians Social life and customs 21st century
;
Backyard gardens Social aspects
;
Dwellings Social aspects
;
Dwellings ; Social aspects
;
Social conditions
;
Australians ; Social life and customs
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Customs & Traditions
;
Australia Social conditions
;
21st century
;
Australia Social conditions 21st century
;
Australia Social conditions 21st century
;
Australia
;
Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Cover; Contents; Preface and acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1 The origins, form and function ofthe backyard; Chapter 2 The meaning of the backyard; Chapter 3 The death of the backyard; Chapter 4 Why is the backyard shrinking?; Chapter 5 Why does the planning system notprevent the shrinkage?; Colour plates; Chapter 6 What should be done to preservethe backyard?; Conclusion; References; Index
Abstract:
Examines the disappearance of the traditional, substantial Australian backyard
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-158) and index. - Description based on print version record