An Historical Geography of Modern Australia

The Restive Fringe

AvJoseph Michael Powell,Alan R. H. Baker

Häftad, Engelska, 1991

Del 11 i serien Cambridge Studies in Historical Geography

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Beskrivning

This is the first authoritative and comprehensive historical geography of Australia during the second century of white occupation. Originally published in hardback in 1988, Dr Powell's substantial study immediately established itself as essential reading for all those with a serious interest in Australian studies.

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Utgivningsdatum:1991-04-04
Mått:152 x 227 x 21 mm
Vikt:594 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Cambridge Studies in Historical Geography
Antal sidor:424
Förlag:Cambridge University Press
ISBN:9780521408295

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'This book is a most welcome addition to the Australian literature generally and will be particularly well received by both historians and geographers working on a wide range of topics concerning our continent. Powell's book truly spans the two disciplines, disciplines which he correctly identifies as almost inseparable in the Australian context.' Australian Geographer

Innehållsförteckning

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.