Australia: A Very Short Introduction

Australia: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 168
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ISBN-10 : 9780191633454
ISBN-13 : 0191633453
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Book Synopsis Australia: A Very Short Introduction by : Kenneth Morgan

Download or read book Australia: A Very Short Introduction written by Kenneth Morgan and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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