Historical Geography of Modern Australia - The Restive Fringe

Klappentext In this major new study! J.G. Powell presents a truly authoritative and comprehensive historical geography of Australia during the second century of immigrant occupation. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.

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• Authors: J. G. Powell, Joseph Michael Powell, Joseph Michael (Monash University Powell
• Assisted by: Alan R. H. Baker (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.04.1991
• EAN: 9780521408295
• ISBN: 978-0-521-40829-5
• No. of pages: 424
• Series: Cambridge Studies in Historica
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature and society: general, reference works