ISBN10: 0522841082, ISBN13: 9780522841084, [publisher: Melbourne University Press] Hardcover 463 pages. Rear dj has portion missingSince 1962 the Australi an Dictionary of Biography has been prepared by its staff in the Research School of Social Sciences at the Australian National Uni versity. It provides concise, informative and fascinating descrip tions of prominent men and women of this country who contributed their vision and energies to a growing nation. Each entry is pre pared by a leading scholar. The subjects come from all walks of l ife--from premiers, generals and bishops, through artists, actors and authors, farmers, engineers and schoolteachers, to prostitut es, thieves and murderers--providing a cross-section of Australia n society. This magnificent cumulative work continues to be a va luable and popular reference tool for all libraries, large and sm all. Editorial Reviews Review For consistency, interest and she er pleasure, the ADB may well be the best English-language biogra phical dictionary in the world. -Australian Historical Studies Truly a national record and a suggestive piece of social history. -Times Literary Supplement
[Wellington, New Zealand] [Publication Year: 1971]

ISBN10: 0522841082, ISBN13: 9780522841084, [publisher: Melbourne University Press, Carlton] Hardcover First Edition Hardcover. A series comparable with other dictionaries of national biography.Since 1962 the Australian Dictionary of Biography has been prepared by its staff in the Research School of Social Sciences at the Australian National University. It provides concise, informative and fascinating descriptions of prominent men and women of this country who contributed their vision and energies to a growing nation.Each entry is prepared by a leading scholar. The subjects come from all walks of life-from premiers, generals and bishops, through artists, actors and authors, farmers, engineers and schoolteachers, to prostitutes, thieves and murderers-providing a cross-section of Australian society.This magnificent cumulative work continues to be a valuable and popular reference tool for all libraries, large and small. Provides concise, informative and fascinating descriptions of prominent men and women of Australia who contributed their vision and energies to a growing nation. Each entry is prepared by a leading scholar. The subjects come from all walks of life, providing a cross-section of Australian society. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
[Truganina, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 1971] ...
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ISBN10: 0522841082, ISBN13: 9780522841084, [publisher: Melbourne University Press, Carlton] Hardcover First Edition Hardcover. A series comparable with other dictionaries of national biography.Since 1962 the Australian Dictionary of Biography has been prepared by its staff in the Research School of Social Sciences at the Australian National University. It provides concise, informative and fascinating descriptions of prominent men and women of this country who contributed their vision and energies to a growing nation.Each entry is prepared by a leading scholar. The subjects come from all walks of life-from premiers, generals and bishops, through artists, actors and authors, farmers, engineers and schoolteachers, to prostitutes, thieves and murderers-providing a cross-section of Australian society.This magnificent cumulative work continues to be a valuable and popular reference tool for all libraries, large and small. Provides concise, informative and fascinating descriptions of prominent men and women of Australia who contributed their vision and energies to a growing nation. Each entry is prepared by a leading scholar. The subjects come from all walks of life, providing a cross-section of Australian society. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
[Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1971] ...
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hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. ISBN 0522841082 9780522841084 [US]