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Scotland's Landscape - Endangered Icon (Paperback)
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Scotland's Landscape - Endangered Icon (Paperback)
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Love of the native landscape is part of Scottish culture, but the
economic demands of a devolved region (and potentially an
independent nation) may put greater strains than ever on already
damaged natural resources. Scotland's Landscape reviews the role of
the landscapes and cityscapes of Scotland in the context of its
contemporary culture. It examines environmental issues from many
points of view - from the iconic landscapes that are part of the
Scottish sense of identity to actual policies formulated by the
newly devolved political establishment. The juxtaposition of
cultural attitudes and national policies offers a fascinating
contrast between the landscape in imagination and in practical
policy. Anna Paterson explores the differences between rhetoric and
practice, and considers approaches and attitudes to urban and rural
development in contemporary Scottish writing. Attention is then
focused upon tourism and stewardship of the land, city planning and
rural building, small businesses, local authorities, voluntary
organisations - seen as forming a network of individuals trying to
match their cultural assumptions to economic practicalities. The
author asks tough questions about controversial issues. Are the
National Park designations a ticket to ride for commercial tourist
developments? Should Scotland's forests be used for recreation or
timber production? Are cities suffering more from zoning or from
poor design? Is there a contradiction between healthy countryside
sports and modern sport management? Finally, she asks what might
make sustainable development work in Scotland.
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