Abstract: In many parts of the world, the regeneration, econ-omic growth and social changes that took place inthe two decades that followed the Second WorldWar, led to increased leisure time and tourismand a greater awareness of the world around us.In addition, the realization of our ability todestroy both ourselves and the environment inwhich we live, clearly evident during the ColdWar years, led to a greater appreciation of thefragile nature of the natural environment. By thelate 1960s, increasing loss of countryside to devel-opment, and the ability to...
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