A History of European Housing in Australia Contributor(s): Troy, Patrick (Editor) |
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ISBN: 052177733X ISBN-13: 9780521777339 Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: June 2000 Annotation: This collection of essays is the first systematic attempt to explain the social, administrative, technical and cultural history of "European" housing in Australia. Written by a collaborative team of scholars it explains how Australian housing has evolved from the ideas brought by the first settlers, and what makes Australian housing distinctive in social terms. The book will be invaluable for students of urban affairs and those engaged in housing and the design professions, as well as policy-makers and analysts in the public and private sectors. |
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BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - State - Social Science | Sociology - Urban - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development |
Dewey: 363.509 |
LCCN: 00025092 |
Physical Information: 0.72" H x 6.75" W x 9.6" L (1.53 lbs) 340 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Australian - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
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Publisher Description: This collection of essays is the first systematic attempt to explain the social, administrative, technical and cultural history of European housing in Australia. Written by a collaborative team of scholars it explains how Australian housing has evolved from the ideas brought by the first settlers, and what makes Australian housing distinctive in social terms. The book will be invaluable for students of urban affairs and those engaged in housing and the design professions, as well as policy-makers and analysts in the public and private sectors. |
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