A Future in Flames

Download or read book A Future in Flames written by Danielle Clode and published by Melbourne University. This book was released on 2010 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This well-informed and deeply personal account analyzes bushfires from various angles and examines the possibility of limiting their disastrous effects. With fires being a constant and ongoing part of Australian history, ecology, and culture, this study shows that, despite repeated disasters throughout the last two centuries, surviving bushfires today has become no easier than during the first European settlements. With rigorous factual research, this record outlines Australia’s significant fires and discusses the aftermath of each. Topics also include climate change, arson, fire behavior, firefighting strategies, and the psychology of survival.