{"product_id":"the-great-barrier-reef-history-science-heritage-paperback-9780521172790","title":"The Great Barrier Reef; History, Science, Heritage (Paperback) 9780521172790","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Great Barrier Reef\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eHistory, Science, Heritage\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 2002 book provides a cultural and ecological history of European impact on the Great Barrier Reef.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Bowen (Author), Margarita Bowen (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521172790, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 17 February 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e492 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17 x 2.5 cm, 0.78 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eReview of the hardback: '… the first full history of the Reef … The Bowens give a lively history of the exploring and mapping of the Reef … scholarly, well-written …'. Australian Studies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOne of the world's natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef stretches more than 2000 kilometres in a maze of coral reefs and islands along Australia's north-eastern coastline. Now unfolding the fascinating story behind its mystique this 2002 book provides for the first time a comprehensive cultural and ecological history of European impact, from early voyages of discovery to developments in Reef science and management. Incisive and a delight to read in its thorough account of the scientific, social and environmental consequences of European impact on the world's greatest coral reef system, this extraordinary book is sure to become a classic.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Navigators and Naturalists in the Age of Sail: 1. Quest for the great south land\u003cbr\u003e 2. Voyage of the 'Endeavour': Cook and the Labyrinth\u003cbr\u003e 3. Endeavour naturalists: 'a separate creation'\u003cbr\u003e 4. Matthew Flinders: voyage of The Investigator\u003cbr\u003e 5. The reef explored: early surveys 1821–1844\u003cbr\u003e 6. Reef charts completed 1846–1862\u003cbr\u003e 7. The reef as a maritime highway: colony of Queensland 1859–1900\u003cbr\u003e 8. From natural history to science, 1850–1900: voyages of the Challenger and Chevert\u003cbr\u003e 9. Exploitation and resource raiding 1860–1890\u003cbr\u003e 10. For maximum yield: reef biology\u003cbr\u003e Part II. A New Era in Reef Awareness from Scientific Investigation to Conservation and Heritage: 11. Origin and structure of coral reefs: from Forster to Darwin\u003cbr\u003e 12. Darwin's legacy: coral reef controversy 1863–1923\u003cbr\u003e 13. Exploitation challenged rise of ecology: the subversive science\u003cbr\u003e 14. Reef research and controversy 1920–1930\u003cbr\u003e 15. The Low Isles expedition 1928–1929: Planning and preparation\u003cbr\u003e 16. Biological research of the Low Isles expedition\u003cbr\u003e 17. From depression to war: tourism, conservation and science 1929–1939\u003cbr\u003e 18. The Pacific War and its aftermath\u003cbr\u003e 19. A new problem: the conservation controversy 1958–1972\u003cbr\u003e 20. Crisis resolution: formation of an environmental management authority\u003cbr\u003e 21. A new era: research-based management\u003cbr\u003e 22. The reef under pressure: problems of management\u003cbr\u003e 23. The reef as heritage: a challenge for the future.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: The environment [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on The environment\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22The%20environment%20%5BRN%5D%22\"\u003eRN\u003c\/a\u003e], Physical geography \u0026amp; topography [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physical geography \u0026amp; topography\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physical%20geography%20\u0026amp;%20topography%20%5BRGB%5D%22\"\u003eRGB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006751330584,"sku":"9780521172790","price":30.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521172790i_78ca049a-8c3f-40f5-b09f-22ce9bf6d9e8.jpg?v=1691372959","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-great-barrier-reef-history-science-heritage-paperback-9780521172790","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}