The myth of the Great Depression
Potts, David2006
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Historian, David Potts has discovered that the myth of the Great Depression, as a time of great suffering, is often untrue or exaggerated. This book could dramatically overturn how we recollect the Great Depression in Australia
Main title:
The myth of the Great Depression / by David Potts
Author:
Imprint:
Carlton North Vic. Scribe Press 2006
Collation:
421 p. [32] p. of plates illustrations
Contents:
Introduction. Myth and memories -- 1. Money and power -- 2. Starvation or bullocky tart? -- 3. A roof overhead -- 4. Keeping warm -- 5. Making do: help and self-help -- 6. Down on the farm: debt and determination -- 7. Hurts of the mind -- 8. 'Being philosophical' and good relationships -- 9. 'Never idle' and 'having fun' -- 10. Memory and whole lives -- 11. Relief work: economic conscription? -- 12. Life on the track: battling -- 13. The romance of the swag -- 14. A humpy as home -- 15. The trials and joys of work -- 16. Suicide and flowers -- 17. Conclusions. History and myth -- Appendices.
ISBN:
9781920769840 (hbk)
Dewey class:
338.542 MYT
Local class:
338.542
Language:
English
Subject:
Depressions -- 1929 -- AustraliaNineteen thirties -- Australia -- Social conditionsGreat Depression, 1929-1939 -- AustraliaEmployment -- Australia -- History -- Great Depression, 1929-1939Australia -- Social conditions -- 1929-1939Australia -- Economic conditions -- 1929-1939Australia -- History -- 1929-1939Australia -- Economic conditions -- 1901-1945Australia -- History -- 1930s
BRN:
5111
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | 338.542 MYT | Available |