A Brief History of Australia 1st Edition by Barbara A West, Frances T Murphy ISBN 0816078858 9780816078851

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ISBN 10: 0816078858 
ISBN 13: 9780816078851
Author: Barbara A West, Frances T Murphy

Taking a largely chronological approach, A Brief History of Australia looks at social, cultural, economic, and political trends in the country’s long history, all of which have contributed to its unique and complex identity. Beginning with the peopling of the continent about 60,000 years ago, the volume examines the early history and culture of the Aboriginals, Australia’s indigenous population and the oldest continuously surviving culture in the world. The volume continues with the first documented sighting of the landmass by a European in the 17th century and the colonial period in the 18th and 19th centuries. From the Federation of 1901 to the Liberal government of John Howard (1998-2007) and the Labor government of Kevin Rudd (2007-present), this new book explores Australia’s relationship to the British Crown, environmental issues that plague the land, the rights of marginalized people, and the role of sports.

A Brief History of Australia 1st Table of contents:

• Chapter One: The First Peoples

  • Indigenous Australia: The Arrival of the First People
  • Traditional Life and Cultures: The Diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
  • Dreamtime and Spirituality
  • Early Contact with Foreigners

• Chapter Two: European Discovery and Exploration

  • The First European Contact: Dutch and Portuguese Voyages
  • Captain Cook and the British Arrival in 1770
  • The First Fleet and the Founding of New South Wales in 1788
  • Early Exploration and Mapping of the Australian Continent

• Chapter Three: Convict Transportation and Early Settlement

  • The Role of Convict Transportation in Australia’s Early History
  • Life in the Early Colony: Struggles and Survival
  • The Establishment of Early Townships and Agriculture
  • Relations with Indigenous Peoples: Conflict and Displacement

• Chapter Four: The Growth of the Colonies

  • Expansion and Settlement Beyond New South Wales
  • The Gold Rushes of the 19th Century
  • Economic Development and the Rise of Australian Cities
  • The Social Structure and Development of a Colonial Identity

• Chapter Five: The Path to Federation

  • The Push for Political and Economic Unity
  • Key Figures in the Federation Movement
  • The Constitution and the Creation of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901
  • Early Challenges Facing the New Nation

• Chapter Six: Australia in the Early 20th Century

  • The Impact of World War I on Australia
  • The Rise of Nationalism and the Anzac Legacy
  • Economic Growth and the Great Depression
  • Australia’s Changing Role in the World During the Interwar Years

• Chapter Seven: Australia in World War II

  • Australia’s Involvement in the War: From the Pacific to Europe
  • The Impact of World War II on Australian Society and Economy
  • The Post-War Era: Reconstruction and Migration
  • Australia’s Shifting Foreign Relations Post-War

• Chapter Eight: The Post-War Years and Social Change

  • The Expansion of Immigration and the “White Australia” Policy
  • Economic Transformation and the Rise of the Welfare State
  • The Civil Rights Movement and Indigenous Rights
  • The Rise of Modern Australia: Multiculturalism and Changing Social Norms

• Chapter Nine: Australia in the Late 20th Century

  • Australia’s Role in Global Politics and Economics
  • The Economic Reforms of the 1980s and 1990s
  • Indigenous Rights and the Struggle for Reconciliation
  • Australia’s Changing Identity: From British Colony to Independent Nation

• Chapter Ten: Contemporary Australia

  • Australia’s Place in the 21st Century: Global and Regional Challenges
  • Politics and Governance: The Role of the Prime Minister and Parliament
  • Australia’s Economy: Resources, Trade, and Innovation
  • The Environmental Challenges: Climate Change and Conservation

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