Global Interactions Year 12

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This new edition features an improved design, with content clearly divided into sections, chapters and topic-based units, and delivering concise explanations of key terms and concepts. The fresh layout shows off a focus on clear navigation, easy-to-follow content and better readability to support student learning. Preliminary pages Imprint About the series How to use Section 1 Ecosystems Chapter 1 Ecosystems at risk 1.1 Ecosystems and their functioning 1.2 Factors affecting the functioning of ecosystems 1.3 Vulnerability and resilience of ecosystems Case study: Natural and human-induced stress 1.4 Human-induced modifications to ecosystems 1.5 Ecosystem management and reasons for protection 1.6 Management strategies Case study: Indigenous management strategies Exam-style questions and Glossary Chapter 2 Coastal dunes 2.1 Nature and spatial distribution 2.2 Interactions within the biophysical environment 2.3 Nature and rate of change in coastal dune ecosystems 2.4 Human impacts on coastal dune ecosystems 2.5 Traditional and contemporary management practices Exam-style questions and Glossary Chapter 3 The Great Barrier Reef 3.1 Spatial patterns and biophysical interactions 3.2 Nature and rate of change 3.3 Traditional and contemporary management practices Exam-style questions and Glossary Section 2 Urban places Chapter 4 World cities 4.1 Urbanisation 4.2 World cities Case study: World cities as centres of cultural authority Case study: Australia's world cities 4.3 London: a world city 4.4 Regional centres and small towns Case study: Dubbo Exam-style questions and Glossary Chapter 5 Megacities of the developing world 5.1 Megacities: character and distribution 5.2 Megacity challenges: employment Case study: Bangladesh Case study: Carpets, matchsticks and beaded garments: a story of exploited child labour 5.3 Megacity challenges: housing Case study: Favelas of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 5.4 Megacity challenges: infrastructure Case study: India 5.5 Megacity challenges: health and wellbeing 5.6 Responses to challenges 5.7 Mexico City: a megacity Exam-style questions and Glossary Chapter 6 Urban dynamics 6.1 Suburbanisation Case study: Suburbanisation: the American experience 6.2 Exurbanisation 6.3 Counter-urbanisation and decentralisation 6.4 Urban decay and renewal Case study: Sydney: examples of urban renewal Case study: Urban decline in Baltimore 6.5 Urban consolidation 6.6 Urban villages 6.7 Spatial exclusion and fortified suburbs 6.8 Fieldwork: Investigating an urban dynamic Exam-style questions and Glossary Chapter 7 Sydney: a global city 7.1 Sydney: physical setting and development 7.2 Changing economic character 7.3 Changing nature and location of industrial land uses Case study: Sydney’s global economic corridor 7.4 Impacts of economic change: Sydney's retail sector Case study: The revival of inner-city retailing 7.5 Changing nature and location of residential land 7.6 The morphology of Sydney’s residential lands 7.7 Processes shaping social geography 7.8 Spatial patterns: advantage and disadvantage 7.9 Spatial patterns: ethnicity, religion and identity 7.10 Culture of place 7.11 Sydney’s future growth and development Case study: Western Sydney Case study: Protecting the biophysical and built environments Exam-style questions and Glossary Section 3 People and economic activity Chapter 8 Global tourism 8.1 The nature of tourism 8.2 The global pattern of tourism 8.3 Factors affecting tourism 8.4 Tourism: production and consumption 8.5 Tourism: changing production processes Case study: Surge in Chinese tourism 8.6 Tourism: changing consumption patterns 8.7 Tourism: ownership, decision-making and control 8.8 Tourism: technological change 8.9 Tourism: political and economic factors Case study: Ecotourism 8.10 Tourism: the issues 8.11 The future of tourism Exam-style questions and Glossary Chapter 9 Local tourism: Perisher Ski Resort 9.1 The nature of the economic enterprise 9.2 Locational factors 9.3 Ecological dimensions 9.4 Internal and external linkages and flows Case study: Snowmaking 9.5 Effects of global changes Exam-style questions and Glossary Chapter 10 The global viticulture and winemaking industry 10.1 Nature, spatial patterns and future directions Case study: New World and Old World wines 10.2 Factors affecting the nature and spatial patterns 10.3 Changing economic factors Case study: The Australian wine industry 10.4 Environmental, social and economic impacts Exam-style questions and Glossary Chapter 11 The local winemaking industry: First Creek Wines 11.1 The nature of the economic enterprise 11.2 Locational factors 11.3 Ecological factors 11.4 Internal and external linkages and flows 11.5 Effects of global changes on the enterprise Exam-style questions and Glossary eBook credits