1. The Challenge of Wilderness -- 2. The Value of the Wilderness Resource -- 3. Romantic Visions and National Monuments: The Wilderness Concept in Nineteenth-Century Australia -- 4. Bushwalkers, National Parks and the Vision Splendid -- 5. The Politics of Preservation: From Little Desert to the Franklin -- 6. From Concern to Obligation: International Agreements and the Powers of the Commonwealth -- 7. Regimes of Control: The World Heritage Convention in Australia -- 8. The Geography of Hope: A National Wilderness Preservation System
Summary
Value of the wilderness resource - The wilderness concept in nineteenth century Australia - Political involvment - International agreements and the powers of the Commonwealth - World Heritage Convention in Australia
Analysis
Federal issue
Interstate comparisons
Natural resource management
Wilderness areas
World Heritage Convention
Notes
Includes index
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-278) and index
