Playing in the Bush
Recreation and National Parks in New South Wales
Richard White editor Caroline Ford editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Sydney University Press
Published:2nd Aug '12
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Playing in the Bush is an engaging account of the ways the national parks of New South Wales have been used over the past 130 years.
'The studies range from the 19th century romantic getaways of picking flowers and picnicking to 21st century extreme sports such as canyoning and abseiling. Indigenous perspectives are included ... Helpfully many of the references are to unpublished reports such as plans of management which are often difficult to access without the details provided.'
"... its evocative subject matter sent me off into reveries about my own experiences of campfires, romantic moments in sylvan glens and challenging canoe excursions, and then to the internet to investigate possibilities for future park visits. It will capture the imagination of the broad audience for which it is intended." -- Nancy Cushing, Journal of Australian Studies
"appealing series of essays considers ways in which national parks in New South Wales (NSW) have been managed and used for recreational leisure for 130 years ... a notable achievement by a group of young scholars." -- Melanie Hall, Journal of Tourism History
"One of the most satisfying aspects of the book, and one of its key contributions, is the way it so successfully illustrates the value of a historical perspective for deepening understanding of many current debates about the appropriate uses of national parks, and the range of management challenges that result." -- Lee Davidson, Australian Historical Studies
"... very relevant for people who are interested in park management but it also has broader appeal because of the diversity of its subject matter." -- Rachel Fitzhardinge, Nature New South Wales
ISBN: 9781743320020
Dimensions: 210mm x 148mm x 14mm
Weight: 340g
228 pages