J. G. Powell, Joseph Michael Powell

An Historical Geography of Modern Australia

The Restive Fringe
Herausgeber: Baker, Alan R. H.

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This is a substantial study immediately established itself as essential reading for all those with a serious interest in Australian studies.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 424
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Dezember 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 641g
• ISBN-13: 9780521408295
• ISBN-10: 0521408296
• Artikelnr.: 22199128

Inhaltsangabe

List of illustrations
List of tables
Preface
Part I. Crimson Thread, 1880-1914: 1. Prodigal children: an introduction
2. State and nation
Part II. Building The Temple, 1914-50: 3. Imperialism, protectionism, democratic nationalism
4. Debt of honour: Soldier Settlement, 1915-29
5. Science and the frontier
6. Conservation and planning in the 'last of lands'
Part III. Nationalism And Dependency, 1950-86: 7. A changing society
8. The Janus face of Australian industry
9. Agriculture and the modern federation
10. Conclusion: arrivals and departures
Notes
Select bibliography
Index.