Academy of Social Sciences in Australia

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Troubled waters   Confronting the water crisis in Australia's cities

Australian cities have traditionally relied for their water on a 'predict-and-provide' philosophy that gives primacy to big engineering solutions. ...
Edited by Patrick Troy
2008

Ideas and influence   Social science and public policy in Australia

A group of Australia’s leading thinkers examine the relations between social science research, informed public opinion and the policy communi...
Edited by Peter Saunders and James Walter
2005

Youth in transition   The challenges of generational change in Asia

Youth in transition is one of the most critical issues facing the Asia Pacific region today but it lacks conceptual clarity, is under-researched an...
Edited by Fay Gale and Stephanie Fahey
2005

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Troubled waters
Confronting the water crisis in Australia's cities

Australian cities have traditionally relied for their water on a 'predict-and-provide' philosophy that gives primacy to big engineering solutions.
Edited by Patrick Troy, 2008

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