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Intruders In The Bush: The Australian Quest For National Identity, John Carroll

By John Carroll

1982 • Trade Paperback • Oxford University Press, Incorporated

Description

Title: Intruders In The Bush: The Australian Quest For National Identity
Author/Publisher: John Carroll, Oxford University Press
Publication Year: 1982
Format: 250-page Illustrated Trade Paperback

Intruders in the Bush: The Australian Quest for National Identity is a non-fiction cultural studies book by John Carroll, first published in 1982. This paperback explores the formation of Australian national identity, analyzing its relationship with the land, its European heritage, and its psychological self-image. It is a key text in Australian cultural and social studies.

Synopsis

First published in 1982 by Oxford University Press, John Carroll's 'Intruders In The Bush: The Australian Quest For National Identity' is a pivotal work in Australian cultural and social studies. This significant 250-page trade paperback delves into the complex formation of Australia's national identity.

Categorised within History and Political Science, the book offers an in-depth analysis of the intricate relationships between the Australian people, their unique landscape, their European heritage, and the evolving psychological self-image that defines the nation.

  • The Formation of a Nation: Explores the historical and sociological processes that have shaped Australia's distinctive national character and self-perception since European settlement.
  • Land and Identity: Examines the profound influence of the Australian bush and landscape on the national psyche, and how it has contributed to a unique sense of belonging and otherness.
  • European Heritage and Legacy: Investigates the enduring impact of European cultural, social, and political traditions on Australia, and how these have been assimilated or adapted within the Australian context.
  • Australia's Psychological Self-Image: Delves into the collective psychological aspects of Australian identity, exploring national traits, anxieties, and aspirations that define its people.

As a vintage publication, this insightful work remains a crucial resource for anyone interested in the evolving narrative of Australian identity, offering enduring perspectives on its historical, cultural, and psychological foundations.

Condition

This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.

Specifications

ISBN 9780195543087
Format Trade Paperback
Condition Acceptable
Publisher Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Year 1982
Pages 250
Type Not Specified
Genre History, Political Science
Topic General, International Relations / General, Australia & New Zealand
Signed No
Vintage Yes
Language English
Ex Libris Yes
Inscribed No
Book Title Intruders in the Bush : the Australian Quest for Identity
Item Width 5.5 in
Illustrator Yes
Item Length 8.3 in
Item Weight 246 g
Personalised No
Custom Bundle No
Narrative Type Non-Fiction
Intended Audience Adults

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