Climate Change Narratives in Australian Stories

In this groundbreaking exploration of Australian climate fiction, readers journey through a literary landscape where environmental consciousness meets creative storytelling. From George Turner's prescient warnings to Alexis Wright's Indigenous perspectives, this book examines how Australian authors are confronting the greatest challenge of our time. Through careful analysis of works spanning multiple genres-from literary fiction to eco-thrillers-the text reveals how writers are translating scientific concerns into compelling narratives that both warn and inspire. The book delves into how Australian authors uniquely position themselves in response to global warming, exploring themes of adaptation, resilience, and transformation. By examining works that range from Antarctic ice melt scenarios to dystopian futures, this comprehensive study demonstrates literature's crucial role in shaping environmental awareness and social change. Perfect for scholars, environmental activists, and readers interested in the intersection of creative writing and climate action, this book illuminates how Australian literature is not just reflecting our changing world.

Autorentext

Dr Deborah Jordan is an award winning historian, writer and independent scholar author of seven books researching the intersection of literature, environment and gender. For over a decade, she also worked as a weather observer for the Department of Meteorology. She is currently associated with History, at Monash University, Victoria, Australia.