Culture and Customs of Australia

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Laurie Clancy

Book Code: GR2169

ISBN: 0-313-32169-8

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-32169-6

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216 pages, map, photos

Greenwood Press

Publication: 4/30/2004

List Price: $57.95 (UK Sterling Price: £31.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Also Available: Ebook

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: Culture and Customs of Asia

Description: Americans' generally superficial familiarity with the Australian continent stems mostly from recent films. Particular images stand out: the Outback, sheep shearing, surfing, the Sydney Opera House, Aborigines, and the Walkabout. Yet Europeans arrived in the late 18th century, followed by convict transports from England that started the colonization. Today, Australia remains a land of immigrants, and its ethnically diverse population has increased dramatically since World War II. Students and other interested readers finally have a solid resource that describes the breadth of the evolving modern Australian society. Culture and Customs of Australia is the first general introduction to the rugged continent, written by an Australian novelist with particular insight. Clancy focuses on the Anglo-Irish and more recent immigrants, but the Aboriginal context is also presented. Readers will learn about the Australian identity, with its male mythology of the "Bush." The "mateship" is the core element of a myth of independent, self-sufficient, freedom-loving citizens in a harsh land. This myth is set against multiculturalism and feminism. Other highlights include discussion of the weak hold that Christianity has over the population; the drastic urbanization of the last century and the suburban dream; adventure and the beach culture, with tourism; the importance of sports; the changing roles of men; the evolving cuisine, from the national barbeque to European and Asian influences; strong and long literary, artistic, and performing arts traditions; film industry talent; and the power of media in a sparsely populated country.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Acknowledgments
Chronology
The Land, People, and History
Thought and Religion
Marriage, Gender, and Children
Holidays and Leisure Activities
Cuisine and Fashion
Literature
The Media and Cinema
The Performing Arts
Painting
Architecture
Bibliography
Index

LC Card Number: 2003027515

LCC Class: DU107

Dewey Class: 306

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