Synopses & Reviews
'In this major new study, J.M. Powell presents a truly authoritative and comprehensive historical geography of Australia during the second century of white occupation. The relentless engagement of an immigrant population in certain kinds of landscape and environmental transformation lies at the root of Dr. Powell\'s analysis. An enormous range of rural, urban, and industrial problems are raised as he demonstrates how successive generations have endeavored to come to terms with the intricate matrix of constraints and rewards that the Australian physical environment uniquely provides.'
Review
"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
Synopsis
This is a substantial study immediately established itself as essential reading for all those with a serious interest in Australian studies.
Synopsis
In this major new study, J.G. Powell presents a truly authoritative and comprehensive historical geography of Australia during the second century of immigrant occupation.
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.\n
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