Boom & Bust: Bird Stories for a Dry Country – Edited by Libby Robin, Robert Heinsohn & Leo Joseph (CSIRO Publishing, 2009)

Authors/Editors: Libby Robin, Robert Heinsohn, Leo Joseph
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood, Vic., 2009
ISBN: 9780643096066
Format: Hardcover, xi + 299 pages, illustrated, maps
Condition: Very Good – light wear to dust jacket, internally near fine
Type of Book: Natural History / Ornithology / Environmental Studies

Subjects:
• Birds – Behaviour – Australia
• Birds – Effect of drought on – Australia
• Nature – Effect of human beings on
• Indigenous knowledge – Zoology
• Animals – Birds
• Environmental and ecological studies in dry climates

Summary:
This fascinating collection draws on the natural history of Australia's most charismatic birds to explore the relationship between fauna, people, and the environment in one of the driest inhabited continents on Earth. It examines how drought, climate variability, and human impact influence bird behaviour and survival, and includes perspectives from both scientific research and Indigenous knowledge.

Why you’ll love this book:
Perfect for bird lovers, conservationists, and environmental historians, this beautifully produced volume offers both stunning imagery and deep insight into the fragile balance between wildlife and environment in Australia's dry landscapes.