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Looking for Australia
Author | : John Hirst |
Publsiher | : Black Inc. |
Total Pages | : 281 |
Release | : 2010-08-02 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781921866548 |
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What are the qualities at the heart of Australian culture? How did they arise? What distinguishes us from other nations beyond a fondness for calling each other ‘mate’? And what do such national quirks reveal about our society, our past and our attitudes towards it? Looking for Australia is a fascinating collection of essays by historian John Hirst. Together they form a multi-faceted portrait of Australia as a distinctive nation, with its own political culture, character and style, and particular ways of seeing itself. Among other subjects, Hirst considers the effects of convict origins on national character, what drove the bushrangers to their daring deeds, and why Australia has compulsory voting. He examines whether Aborigines played a part in the origins of Australian Rules football, and asks whether Curtin was indeed our greatest prime minister. He discusses how best to tell Australia’s history, and, after reflecting on our past as a British dependency, makes a stirring case for a future, fully independent republic. “He brings a critical, discerning eye to all aspects of Australian history...incisive and compelling” - the Courier Mail “A powerful controversialist … a brilliant historian”—Australian Book Review “This is a brilliant book.” - the Mercury “Hirst’s genius and sincerity shine through, and his easy prose combined with his unorthodox views make for compelling reading.” – Canberra Times “highly recommended” - Bookseller+Publisher “exceptionally subtle and meticulous” - Sydney Morning Herald
The Rock Looking into Australia s Heart of Darkness from the edge of its wild frontier
Author | : Aaron Smith |
Publsiher | : Transit Lounge |
Total Pages | : 332 |
Release | : 2020-12-01 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781925760682 |
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Journalist Aaron Smith's new memoir holds up a unique mirror to Australia. What he sees is at once amazing, disturbing and revealing. The Rock explores the failings of our nation's character, its unresolved past and its uncertain future from the vantage point of its most northerly outpost, Thursday Island. Smith was the last editor, fearless journalist and the paperboy of Australia's most northerly newspaper, the Torres News, a small independent regional tabloid that, until it folded in late 2019, was the voice of a predominantly Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal readership for 63 years across some of the most remote and little understood communities in Australia. The Rock is a story of self-discovery where Smith grapples to understand a national identity marred by its racist underbelly, where he is transplanted from his white-boy privileged suburban life to being a racial and cultural minority, and an outsider. Peppered with his experiences, Smith gradually and sensitively becomes embedded in island life while vividly capturing the endless and often farcical parade of personalities and politicians including Scott Morrison and Tony Abbott. Smith pulls no punches while he reflects on the history of Terra Australis incognita, dissecting what is truly Australia, and its gaping cultural and moral divide. 'A credit to regional journalism, Aaron carried on the fine tradition of the Torres News holding governments to account and telling stories of everyday life in the Straits, never shying away from controversies, lifting all the rocks and even out foxing prime minister Tony Abbott on his visit to Mabo's grave.' — Stefan Armbruster, SBS 'Aaron Smith makes a huge and extremely valuable contribution to journalism in Australia. With insight and committment he brings issues of national and international significance to audiences in Australia and beyond.' — Dr Tess Newton Cain, Griffith Asia Institute 'Aaron's journalism has provided a rare and valuable insight into issues affecting the Torres Strait Islander community. Navigating cultural protocols and geographical challenges, he has given a voice to some of Australia's most marginalised people and shared important stories that would otherwise have gone unheard.' — Ella Archibald-Binge, Sydney Morning Herald
A Look at Australia
Author | : Helen Frost |
Publsiher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 28 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0736811656 |
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Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the geography, animals, culture, and people of Australia. Includes a map.
Let s Look at Australia
Author | : A. M. Reynolds |
Publsiher | : Capstone Press |
Total Pages | : 25 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781977103864 |
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Simple text and photographs introduce the people, places, and traditions of the country known as Australia.
Looking for Alibrandi
Author | : Melina Marchetta |
Publsiher | : ReadHowYouWant.com |
Total Pages | : 334 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781459621282 |
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Josephine Alibrandi is seventeen, and in her final year of school. Dealing with her mum and the ways of her Nonna are daunting enough as she prepares for her exams. But Josie is about to discover real life gets in the way of her carefully-made plans. Winner of Children's Book Council Queensland BILBY Awards: Older Reader 2000.
Land that Job in Australia
Author | : Jim Bright,Karen Bright |
Publsiher | : Tribus Lingua |
Total Pages | : 207 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Applications for positions |
ISBN | : 9780975756003 |
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How to look. Who to talk to. What to say and why to say it - the must have reference guide for anyone looking for work in Australia. The key to the good life in Australia is a good job that you enjoy, utilises your skills and pays what you want. And there's a lot more than luck involved in landing one once you have your visa - there's a whole world of culture and custom to understand and adapt to. This book helps you do just that.
Look What Came from Australia
Author | : Kevin A. Davis |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2000-03-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0531164330 |
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Describes many things that originally came from Australia, including inventions, sports and games, food, musical instruments, animals, and words.
Borderwork in Multicultural Australia
Author | : John O'Carroll |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2020-07-31 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781000256383 |
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Refugees. Border protection. Ethnic gangs. Terrorism. History wars. Pauline Hanson. Australia's faith in multiculturalism has been shaken by fierce attacks from its enemies and a sense of crisis among its friends. Multiculturalism has become a political tool to win votes and generate community anxiety. What is left of the multicultural ideal? Bob Hodge and John O'Carroll take the pulse of multicultural Australia in the wake of September 11. They investigate the hot spots' of multiculturalism, showing how they cluster around fiercely defended boundaries and borders, both literal and symbolic. They tackle the issues of racism past and present, and show how injustice impacts on many communities in Australia, including Aboriginals as well as more recent migrant groups. The authors argue that despite appearances, multiculturalism is alive and well in Australia, and a commitment to tolerance and diversity characterises daily life. In fact, Australia's multiculture is the best kind of borderwork against terrorism, racism and injustice. A timely, original and optimistic discussion of Australia's multicultural past and our possible futures.' Graeme Turner, Director, Centre for Critical and Cultural Studies, University of Queensland This clearly written book shines a welcome light on the fog of critique of Australian multiculturalism from both the Right and the Left.' Jock Collins, Professor of Economics, University of Technology Sydney