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AUSTRALIA: A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION
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| By: |
Professor Kenneth Morgan |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£9.99 |
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£7.29 |
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£2.70 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0199589933 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780199589937 |
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| Publisher: |
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
31 May, 2012 |
| Series: |
Very Short Introductions |
| Pages: |
168 |
| Description: |
In this Very Short Introduction, Kenneth Morgan provides a wide-ranging and thematic introduction to modern Australia; examining the main features of its history, geography, and culture and drawing attention to the distinctive features of Australian life and its indigenous population and culture. |
| Synopsis: |
In this Very Short Introduction Kenneth Morgan provides a wide-ranging and thematic introduction to modern Australia. He examines the main features of its history, geography, and culture since the beginning of the white settlement in New South Wales in 1788. Drawing attention to the distinctive features of Australian life he places contemporary developments in a historical perspective, highlighting the importance of Australia's indigenous culture and making connections between Australia and the wider word. Balancing the successful growth of Australian institutions and democratic traditions, he considers the struggles that occurred in the making of modern Australia. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. |
| Illustrations: |
10 black and white illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Oxford University Press |
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Returnable |
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