Australia Under Construction Nation-building past, present and future
The Australian nation is a work in progress. So conclude the authors whose views are represented in this most recent offering in the ANZSOG monograph series, Australia Under Construction: Nation-building past, present and future. From its beginnings as a settler society through to present day concer...
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Μορφή: | Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Κεφάλαιο βιβλίου |
Γλώσσα: | Αγγλικά |
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Canberra
ANU Press
2008
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Διαθέσιμο Online: | OAPEN Library: download the publication OAPEN Library: description of the publication |
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Περίληψη: | The Australian nation is a work in progress. So conclude the authors whose views are represented in this most recent offering in the ANZSOG monograph series, Australia Under Construction: Nation-building past, present and future. From its beginnings as a settler society through to present day concerns about 'broadbanding the nation', the nation-building narrative has resonated with Australians. The very idea of nation-building has both excited the popular imagination about what we might achieve as a society and a nation, and has occasioned despair about missed opportunities. The eleven authors contributing to this monograph reflect on these, and other themes from a variety of perspectives. They challenge our understanding of the term 'nation-building', reflect on its contemporary relevance as a framework for public policy and even re-appraise the contribution of past 'iconic' nation-building endeavours. To this subject the authors bring intelligence, wit and a healthy disdain for sacred cows. A stimulating read for anyone interested in the history, challenges and prospects of nation-building in Australia. |
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Φυσική περιγραφή: | 1 electronic resource (171 p.) |
ISBN: | OAPEN_458814 |
Πρόσβαση: | Open Access |