Written and illustrated in the trenches, this updated edition offers a?rare insight into the experience of Australian soldiers on the Gallipoli Peninsula during World War I. First created in 1916, thi
Challenging conventional ways of thinking about politics, this ambitious history of?20th-century Australian political thought explains how several of the most well-established Australian political ide
With contributions from leading writers, performers, broadcasters, promoters, and academics, this unique account explores the development and the many guises of music in Australia. Discussing music fr
Part memoir, part guide to Sydney, Australia, this melancholic, moving, and funny exploration intertwines novelist Delia Falconer’s own stories with the city’s historical and literary past,?showing ho
Animals can tell us a lot about ourselves.? The way we love them as pets, eat them for dinner, make them symbols of the nation or shun them as invaders and pests illuminates much about our society and
Brings together some of the world’s leading environmental researchers in the life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences and humanities to bridge the disciplinary divides in understanding the en
Global warming is the hottest political issue of the day, and it is likely to become even more pressing over the coming years .This is a positive, proactive book that proposes a set of policies and st
An approachable and evocative introduction to classical music composed in Australia in recent decades, this book offers a balance of historical background and detailed description, as composer and mus
A valuable guide to the debates and choices to be made in the delivery of public services. The authors have achieved a rare combination of a thorough and thoughtful review of the literature and strong
The result of collaboration between the University of New South Wales and the Tsinghua University in Beijing, this unique chronicle maps some of the most important social, political, and cultural char
Following Australia’s 2010 election, this invaluable discussion allows key political players and commentators to ask pointed and practical questions about what progressive politics in Australia mean t
Australia's History: Themes and Debates presents an up-to-date account of issues and debates in Australian history. Written for students and readers who may not be familiar with Australian history, th
What is it about Australian history? Students dismiss the subject for being boring while politicians and concerned parents fret over their lack of historical knowledge. The classroom has become the ba
Arguing that money plays a controversial role in Australian politics, this volume dissects how political parties raise and spend money. Written by a leading expert in the field, this account examines
Known as a historian, conservationist, leading public intellectual, and, most famously, the ?father of Australian archaeology,” John Mulvaney is renowned for uncovering the depth of Australian human p
Australian military history is a landscape of legends, yet across the breadth of military heritage, accuracy and objectivity are often shunted aside so that tales bent on commemoration, veneration, an
The Family Law Act of 1975 and the establishment of the Family Court of Australia in the following year aimed to revolutionize the settlement of marital disputes. But the court quickly became the focu
The Cell Block Theatre was the hub of Australian avant-garde theater, music, and dance in the 1960s and 1970s, but it was built fora very different purpose. This is the fascinating story of how a dere
Explains what makes an educator exceptional. The theory of empathic intelligence affirms the practice of those who are attuned to others and gifted in developing others potential. Empathic Intelligenc
A forensic examination of Australian life, this insightful book suggests that contemporary society has lost touch with its communities and its people. Written from an economist’s perspective and based
