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Carfree, low-car - what's the difference (2011)
Journal Article
Melia, S., Parkhurst, G., & Barton, H. (2011). Carfree, low-car - what's the difference. World Transport Policy and Practice, 16(2), 24-28

‘Shock and Awe’ or ‘Reflection and Change’: Stakeholder perceptions of transformative learning in higher education (2011)
Journal Article
McEwen, L., Strachan, G., & Lynch, K. (2011). ‘Shock and Awe’ or ‘Reflection and Change’: Stakeholder perceptions of transformative learning in higher education

This paper explores theories of transformative learning in the context of research-informed practice in the domains of education for sustainable development (ESD), internationalisation and citizenship. The research process draws on structured discuss... Read More about ‘Shock and Awe’ or ‘Reflection and Change’: Stakeholder perceptions of transformative learning in higher education.

Approaches to community flood science engagement: The River Severn catchment, UK as case-study (2011)
Journal Article
McEwen, L. (2011). Approaches to community flood science engagement: The River Severn catchment, UK as case-study. International Journal of Science and Society, 2(4), 159-180

Flood education forms a key element in preparedness strategies to increase flood risk awareness, and empower floodplain communities to act to manage personal risk. Flood science is variably part of education programmes, and yet has potential to incre... Read More about Approaches to community flood science engagement: The River Severn catchment, UK as case-study.

Lunar-solar rhythmpatterns: Towards the material cultures of tides (2011)
Journal Article
Jones, O. (2011). Lunar-solar rhythmpatterns: Towards the material cultures of tides. Environment and Planning A, 43(10), 2285-2303. https://doi.org/10.1068/a4468

The movements of the oceans, and the liminal margins of sea, land and fresh water have profound implications for human / non-human life. Those movements and margins are rhythmically affected by tides which are thus a key means by which the forceful... Read More about Lunar-solar rhythmpatterns: Towards the material cultures of tides.

Evaluating the perceived effectiveness of video podcasts as a learning resource for geography (2011)
Journal Article
Hill, J., & Nelson, M. (2011). Evaluating the perceived effectiveness of video podcasts as a learning resource for geography. Planet, 24, 76-82

This paper examines undergraduate student perceptions of the learning utility of video podcasts, with particular reference to their understanding of exotic ecosystems. The podcasts were made accessible to students through a virtual learning environme... Read More about Evaluating the perceived effectiveness of video podcasts as a learning resource for geography.

Ecotourism in Amazonian Peru: Uniting tourism, conservation and community development (2011)
Journal Article
Hill, J., & Hill, R. (2011). Ecotourism in Amazonian Peru: Uniting tourism, conservation and community development. Geography, 96(2), 75-85

With reference to two ecotourism enterprises that operate within Tambopata, Peru, this paper evaluates key principles necessary to enable the successful achievement of ecotourism in a little-developed tropical forest region. In so doing, it highlight... Read More about Ecotourism in Amazonian Peru: Uniting tourism, conservation and community development.

Driven to excess: Impacts of motor vehicles on the quality of life of residents of three streets in Bristol UK (2011)
Journal Article
Hart, J., & Parkhurst, G. (2011). Driven to excess: Impacts of motor vehicles on the quality of life of residents of three streets in Bristol UK. World Transport Policy and Practice, 17(2), 12-30

Quality of life in cities and towns is of increasing concern to the public, and to policymakers. A major threat to quality of life is the high volume of motor vehicle traffic, associated with a wide range of mental and physical health detriments aris... Read More about Driven to excess: Impacts of motor vehicles on the quality of life of residents of three streets in Bristol UK.