Coastal towns in transition : local perceptions of landscape change / Raymond James Green.
| Author/creator | Green, Ray |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Dordrecht : Springer, 2010. |
| Description | xii, 174 pages : illustrations ; 22 x 29 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Connect |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "Many coastal areas around the world are experiencing dramatic landscape changes as a result of increased tourism development and due to the "sea change phenomenon" - the migration of affluent urbanites to small coastal towns seeking beautiful, natural surroundings. In response to these changes local residents in these places often complain that the distinctive character of their towns and/or individual neighbourhoods is being lost or degraded. This book looks at how changes due to unsympathetic development of the built environment and modification of the natural landscape are perceived to negatively impact on the character of small coastal towns. The book explores the concept of town character, and associated notions of sense of place, genius loci and place identity, as conceptualised by local residents in several coastal town communities along Australia's Great Ocean Road. Findings of a four year study involving over 1800 respondents from these communities are used to explore theoretical and methodological issues associated with the assessment of place character in the context of coastal towns that are experiencing rapid environmental change."--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 9781402068867 |
| ISBN | 1402068867 |
| ISBN | 1402068875 (ebk.) |
| ISBN | 9781402068874 (ebk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HT395.A92 V4945 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |