| Description |
xx, 400 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Cambridge studies in historical geography ; 11 |
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Cambridge studies in historical geography ; 11
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| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: 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 |
| Summary |
Comprehensive study of the historical geography of Australia from 1880 ; includes references to Aboriginal land rights, reserves, labour, environmental knowledge, population distribition and white attitudes |
| Analysis |
Australia Human geographical features 1900-1986 |
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Australia Human geographical features, 1900-1986 |
| Notes |
Bibliography |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 377-386 |
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Includes index |
| Subject |
Human geography -- Australia.
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Historical geography.
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Political geography.
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| SUBJECT |
Australia http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79021326 -- Historical geography.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh00006030
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Australia -- History -- 20th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009594
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| LC no. |
87019724 |
| ISBN |
0521256194 |
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0521408296 (paperback) |
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9780521408295 (paperback) |
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