Gold Coast
Mar 2025 · Publifye AS
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""Gold Coast"" explores the remarkable transformation of a once-overlooked Queensland region into a globally recognized tourism hub. It meticulously traces the area's history, revealing the intricate dynamics of economic growth, societal shifts, and environmental concerns that have shaped its identity. The book offers a unique perspective on Australian history, revealing how the pursuit of tourism-driven development has indelibly shaped the city's identity and its relationship with the natural world.
The book examines early settlement and development, the pivotal role of tourism, and the environmental impact of rapid development. It reveals how tourism propelled the Gold Coast to international fame, and how the region balances economic prosperity with ecological sustainability.
The book examines early settlement and development, the pivotal role of tourism, and the environmental impact of rapid development. It reveals how tourism propelled the Gold Coast to international fame, and how the region balances economic prosperity with ecological sustainability.
Structured in three parts, the book first establishes the historical context, then analyzes the rise of tourism, and finally examines the environmental challenges posed by urbanization. This approach provides a balanced view, acknowledging both the economic benefits and environmental costs associated with the Gold Coast's development.
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