An Historical Geography of Modern Australia: The Restive Fringe

ISBN-13: 9780521408295 / Angielski / Miękka / 1991 / 424 str.

J. G. Powell; Joseph Michael Powell; Alan R. H. Baker

Opis

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.

Recenzje

'This book will have a major impact. It provides a basic key not only to the most significant published research of a leading Australian geographer, but also to the articulation and implementation of resource-based public policies and programmes in Australia over the last century.' Australian Geographical Studies

Spis treści

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.