{"product_id":"an-historical-geography-of-modern-australia-the-restive-fringe-paperback-9780521408295","title":"An Historical Geography of Modern Australia; The Restive Fringe (Paperback) 9780521408295","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAn Historical Geography of Modern Australia\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Restive Fringe\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a substantial study immediately established itself as essential reading for all those with a serious interest in Australian studies.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJoseph Michael Powell (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521408295, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 4 April 1991\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e424 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.7 x 15.2 x 2.1 cm, 0.594 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of illustrations\u003cbr\u003e List of tables\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Crimson Thread, 1880–1914: 1. Prodigal children: an introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. State and nation\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Building The Temple, 1914–50: 3. Imperialism, protectionism, democratic nationalism\u003cbr\u003e 4. Debt of honour: Soldier Settlement, 1915–29\u003cbr\u003e 5. Science and the frontier\u003cbr\u003e 6. Conservation and planning in the 'last of lands'\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Nationalism And Dependency, 1950–86: 7. A changing society\u003cbr\u003e 8. The Janus face of Australian industry\u003cbr\u003e 9. Agriculture and the modern federation\u003cbr\u003e 10. Conclusion: arrivals and departures\u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003cbr\u003e Select bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Historical geography [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Historical geography\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Historical%20geography%20%5BHBTP%5D%22\"\u003eHBTP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913293160728,"sku":"9780521408295","price":36.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521408295i_21af9fbf-04ff-4917-8af1-c57b4e27902a.jpg?v=1691381250","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/an-historical-geography-of-modern-australia-the-restive-fringe-paperback-9780521408295","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}