Wounded Country
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Wounded Country

The Murray–Darling Basin – a contested history

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eBook - ePub

Wounded Country

The Murray–Darling Basin – a contested history

About this book

A gripping account of Australia's environmental mismanagement and its impact on Indigenous communities.

Wounded Country investigates the complex history of the Murray–Darling Basin, a vast region exploited for nearly 200 years. Award-winning author Quentin Beresford uncovers the environmental consequences of short-sighted farming practices and the dispossession of First Nations people. From soil erosion and algal blooms to threatened wildlife and worsening droughts, the Basin has repeatedly been brought to its knees. This book reveals the attitudinal, legislative, and political drivers behind this ongoing despoliation.

Discover:

  • The historical roots of Australia's environmental crisis
  • The impact of development on Indigenous communities
  • The political corruption favoring big agriculture
Wounded Country is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand Australia's environmental challenges and the path towards a more sustainable future. Perfect for readers interested in Australian history, social science, and nature.

Information

Publisher
NewSouth
Year
2021
Topic
History
eBook ISBN
9781742249988
Subtopic
Australian & Oceanian History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Halftitle Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright
  6. Contents
  7. Introduction
  8. 1 Anatomy of an ecological disaster
  9. 2 Men of Empire
  10. 3 The great white land grab
  11. 4 Riches and ruin: The dreams of squatters and selectors
  12. 5 The war on nature
  13. 6 Irrigation empire: The rise and fall of the Chaffey brothers
  14. 7 A national calamity: The Federation Drought, 1895–1903
  15. 8 Populate or perish: Chasing the agrarian dream
  16. 9 Nature’s vengeance: Australia’s dust bowl
  17. 10 Prosperity and its problems
  18. 11 The struggle for reform
  19. 12 Smoke and mirrors: The making and unmaking of the Murray–Darling Basin Plan
  20. 13 Marginalising the Indigenous voice
  21. Conclusion: A path forward
  22. Postscript
  23. Acknowledgments
  24. Appendix: Droughts affecting the Murray–Darling Basin
  25. Notes
  26. Bibliography
  27. Index

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