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| Genre/Form: | History |
|---|---|
| Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Powell, J.M. (Joseph Michael). Historical geography of modern Australia. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1988 (OCoLC)801245720 |
| Material Type: | Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
J M Powell |
| ISBN: | 0521256194 9780521256193 0521408296 9780521408295 |
| OCLC Number: | 16404107 |
| Description: | xx, 400 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Contents: | Prodigal children: an introduction -- State and nation -- Imperialism, protectionism, democratic nationalism -- Debt of honour: soldier settlement, 1915-29 -- Science and the frontier -- Conservation and planning in the last of lands -- A changing society -- The Janus face of Australian industry -- Agriculture and the modern federation. |
| Series Title: | Cambridge studies in historical geography, 11. |
| Responsibility: | J.M. Powell. |
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'This book is a most welcome addition to the Australian literature generally and will be particularly well received by both historians and geographers working on a wide range of topics concerning our continent. Powell's book truly spans the two disciplines, disciplines which he correctly identifies as almost inseparable in the Australian context.' Australian Geographer '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 "This book is a most welcome addition to the Australian literature generally and will be particularly well received by both historians and geographers working on a wide range of topics concerning our continent. Powell's book truly spans the two disciplines, disciplines which he correctly identifies as almost inseparable in the Australian context." Australian Geographer "...an original, thoughtful perspective on the origins and evolution of some major public debates and policies guiding Australian development since 1880...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 Read more...
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- Australia -- Historical geography.
- Australia -- History -- 20th century.
- Australie -- Géographie historique.
- Australie -- Histoire -- 20e siècle.
- Australia.
- History - Economic.
- Settlement and contacts - Government settlements, reserves.
- Race relations - Attitudes.
- Politics and Government - Political action - Land rights.
- Indigenous knowledge - Ecology.
- Demography.
- Councils - Land Councils.
- Historical geography.
- Geografische aspecten.
- Australia -- Human geographical features, 1900-1986
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