Resilience is a word used more and more across societies worldwide as decision makers realise that predicting and controlling the future does not work and that preparing for uncertainty and surprise is vital. As Australia moves into a millennium that promises major economic, social, technological and environmental change, much of it potentially beyond our comprehension, Australia 21 has assembled some of Australia's leading thinkers to give their perspectives on the extent and direction of resilience across our nations' social, economic and ecological systems. There is good news and bad, and a few surprises. One of the most confronting insights is that some aspects of Australia's resilience are not desirable.
By:
Steven Cork Imprint: CSIRO Publishing Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 245mm,
Width: 170mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 358g ISBN:9780643098121 ISBN 10: 0643098127 Pages: 216 Publication Date:01 August 2010 Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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ELT Advanced
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active