An historical geography of modern Australia : the restive fringe
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An historical geography of modern Australia : the restive fringe
（Cambridge studies in historical geography, 11）
Cambridge University Press, 1991, c1988
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Bibliography: p.377-386
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
- 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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