{"product_id":"slow-catastrophes-rebecca-jones-9781925495430","title":"Slow Catastrophes: Living with Drought in Australia","description":"\u003cb\u003eA compelling exploration of drought's impact on Australian rural life and resilience.\u003c\/b\u003e Climate change intensifies the challenges, but history offers vital lessons.\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSlow Catastrophes: Living with Drought in Australia\u003c\/i\u003e unveils the intertwined stories of eight farming families from the 1870s to the 1950s, revealing their struggles, adaptations, and enduring spirit in the face of recurring droughts. Through intimate diary entries and insightful analysis, Rebecca Jones illuminates the human dimensions of drought, exploring its social, environmental, and emotional consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover how these families navigated hardship, built community, and challenged conventional notions of farming. Learn about: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ingenuity of wild harvesting and self-sufficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe power of social networks in times of crisis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe complex relationship between humans and the environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis insightful history offers valuable lessons for building resilience in a changing climate. Perfect for readers interested in Australian history, environmental studies, and the human side of climate change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rebecca Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1925495434\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781925495430\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Monash University Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 404\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.00w x 1.30d","brand":"Rebecca Jones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440130765055,"sku":"9781925495430","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_976e5980-7dd4-4698-8da2-d16a72f872ea.jpg?v=1777180433","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/slow-catastrophes-rebecca-jones-9781925495430","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}