The story of Australia : a new history of people and place

Auteur(s) :

Johnson, Louise C. (1953-....) Découvrir l'auteur

Résumé

"This comprehensive guide is a fresh engagement with Australia's history and geography from the 18th century to the present day. It interweaves the perspectives of historians, geographers, political scientists and Australian Studies scholars engaging with past and present historical debates. This new history of Australia draws upon maps, novels, poetry, art, music, diaries and letters, government and scientific reports, newspapers, architecture and the land itself, engaging with Australia in its historical, geographical, national and global contexts. It pays particular attention to women and Indigenous Australians, as well as exploring key themes including invasion/colonisation, land use, urbanisation, war, migration, suburbia, and social movements for change. Elegantly written, students and general readers will enjoy Australia's story from its origins to the present as the nation seeks to resolve tensions between Indigenous dispossession, British tradition and multicultural diversity while finding its place in an Asian region and dealing with global challenges like climate change. It is the ideal text for students studying Australian History, Australian Studies and general readers with an interest in Aboriginal cultures and Australian society"