A Geography of New South Wales examines the different regions and environments of this Australian state, and how these regions have changed over time. Throughout the book, social and environmental issues are examined as they relate to aspects of geography, including the 1994 bushfires and the hosting of the Olympic Games in Sydney in the year 2000. This textbook will create a picture of New South Wales which is a starting point for further study. This is not a regional study in the traditional manner, but rather examines key areas of recent geographic analysis - human and environmental systems. It examines systems and issues within a state framework to deliberately increase student awareness of New South Wales. Similar titles on the states Victoria, South Australia and Queensland allow comparison.
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I was a comprehensive school geography teacher for 12 years becoming a Deputy Headteacher in 1985. I joined the Institute of Education (IoE) in 1986-7 as a teacher educator, becoming Reader in Education in 1999 and enjoying a spell as Assistant Dean ITE (research). I played a leading role in introducing the Master of Teaching (MTeach) at the Institute. In 2002 I left the IoE to became full-time Chief Executive of the Geographical Association, helping to guide its transformation into a significant provider of CPD and a leader in funded curriculum development activity. From September 2007 I had the opportunity to combine this role with a return to the IoE as Professor of Geography Education. Recent publications include “Geography 11-19: a conceptual approach”, co-written with John Morgan. My overarching goal is to advance the importance of geography in schools, not least its role in helping young people grasp the significance of the Anthropocene.