An Historical Geography of Modern Australia
The Restive Fringe

This is a substantial study immediately established itself as essential reading for all those with a serious interest in Australian studies.

Joseph Michael Powell (Author)

9780521408295, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 4 April 1991

424 pages
22.7 x 15.2 x 2.1 cm, 0.594 kg

'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 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.

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.

Subject Areas: Historical geography [HBTP]