About this Item
Hardcover. The first general introduction to the Australian continent, written by an Australian novelist with particular insight Many people have a superficial familiarity with the Australian continent. Particular images stand out: the Outback, sheep shearing, surfing, the Sydney Opera House, Aborigines and the Walkabout. Now students and other interested readers have a solid resource that describes the breadth of the evolving modern Australian society. Clancy's focus is on the Anglo-Irish and more recent immigrants, but the Aboriginal context is given as well. Readers will learn about the Australian identity, with its male mythology of the "Bush". "Mateship" is the core element of a myth of independent, self-sufficient, freedom-loving citizens in a harsh land. This myth is set against multiculturalism and feminism.Other highlights include discussion of the weak hold that Christianity has over the population; the drastic urbanization of the last century and the suburban dream; adventure and the beach culture, with tourism; the importance of sports; the changing roles of men; the evolving cuisine, from the national barbeque to European and Asian influences; strong and long literary, artistic, and performing arts traditions; film industry talent; and the power of media in a sparsely populated country. First in-depth book of this kind on Australia Written by an Australian novelist Students and other interested readers finally have a solid resource that describes the breadth of the evolving modern Australian society. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780313321696
Bibliographic Details
Title: Culture and Customs of Australia (Hardcover)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Westport
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new
About this title
Students and other interested readers finally have a solid resource that describes the breadth of the evolving modern Australian society. Culture and Customs of Australia is the first general introduction to the rugged continent, written by an Australian novelist with particular insight. Clancy focuses on the Anglo-Irish and more recent immigrants, but the Aboriginal context is also presented.
Americans' generally superficial familiarity with the Australian continent stems mostly from recent films. Particular images stand out: the Outback, sheep shearing, surfing, the Sydney Opera House, Aborigines, and the Walkabout. Yet Europeans arrived in the late 18th century, followed by convict transports from England that started the colonization. Today, Australia remains a land of immigrants, and its ethnically diverse population has increased dramatically since World War II. Students and other interested readers finally have a solid resource that describes the breadth of the evolving modern Australian society. Culture and Customs of Australia is the first general introduction to the rugged continent, written by an Australian novelist with particular insight. Clancy focuses on the Anglo-Irish and more recent immigrants, but the Aboriginal context is also presented.
Readers will learn about the Australian identity, with its male mythology of the Bush. The mateship is the core element of a myth of independent, self-sufficient, freedom-loving citizens in a harsh land. This myth is set against multiculturalism and feminism. Other highlights include discussion of the weak hold that Christianity has over the population; the drastic urbanization of the last century and the suburban dream; adventure and the beach culture, with tourism; the importance of sports; the changing roles of men; the evolving cuisine, from the national barbeque to European and Asian influences; strong and long literary, artistic, and performing arts traditions; film industry talent; and the power of media in a sparsely populated country.
This is the first general introduction to the rugged continent, written by an Australian novelist with particular insight.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Store Description
We guarantee the condition of every book as it¿s described on the Abebooks web sites. If you¿ve changed
your mind about a book that you¿ve ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us
and we¿ll respond within 2 business days.
Books ship from California and Michigan.
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. All books within the US ship free of charge. Delivery is 4-14 business days anywhere in the United States.
Books ship from California and Michigan.
If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.
Payment Methods
accepted by seller