The Australian people : an encyclopedia of the nation, its people and their origins
Jupp, James2001
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This work documents the dramatic history of Australian settlement and describes the rich ethnic and cultural inheritance of the nation through the contributions of its people.
Main title:
The Australian people : an encyclopedia of the nation, its people and their origins / edited by James Jupp.
Author:
Edition:
2nd edition.
Imprint:
Cambridge ; New York ; Oakleigh, Vic. : Cambridge University Press, 2001.
Collation:
940 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps, portraits ; 33 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 868-930) and index.
Contents:
Machine derived contents note: List of figures, maps and tablesList of contributorsIntroductionPart I. The Peopling of Australia: 1. The indigenous people2. The convict period3. Imperial settlement4. Immigration since the Second World WarPart II. Indigenous Australians: 5. Society and culture6. Politics and the law7. The indigenous and Australian societyPart III. The Settlers: 8. Ethnic entries, from A to ZPart IV. Building a Nation: 9. Assimilation and integration10. The term 'Australian'11. Australian nationhood12. Citizenship in Australia13. Concept of 'the Australian'14. Cultural diversity15. Economics of immigration16. Human rights in Australia17. Public policy towards immigrants18. Language policy in Australia19. The legal status of immigrants and refugees20. The making of the Anglo-Australian21. The mass media, immigration and indigenous issues22. Multicultural arts23. Multiculturalism in Australia24. Multicultural literature25. The origins of multiculturalism26. National identity27. Productive diversity28. Public opinion on immigration29. Racial discrimination30. Refugees31. Political representation32. Reconciliation33. Republicanism34. Settlement policies since 194635. Social provisionAppendix 1. Overseas birthplaces of Australians (1996 census data)Appendix 2. Languages spoken by Australians at home (1996 census data)Appendix 3. Religious affiliations of Australian (1996 census data)ChronologyBibliographyIndex.
ISBN:
9780521807890
Dewey class:
994.004
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
18569
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Reference | 994.004 AUS | Not for loan (Set: 10 Feb 2016) |