Land of Vision and Mirage: Western Australia Since 1826

Dutton, Geoffrey
ISBN: 9780980296402 Categories: ,

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This short history of Western Australia from 1826 to the present vibrantly narrates the social, cultural, political, and economic development of the most geographically isolated area in the world. Informative and analytical, the author’s wry observations about mirages as a major theme in Western Australia’s history will stimulate public debate. It covers such topics as the evolution of popular Western Australia institutions, the rise and fall of WA Inc. and associated personalities, the mining boom, indigenous history, isolation as fuel for parochial attitudes and stereotypes, and entrepreneurship. Aboriginal Studies interest.

“A long-awaited short history of Western Australia from 1826 to the present. Vibrantly narrates the social, cultural, political and economic development of the most geographically isolated area in the world.”

  • xvi, 270 p., [24] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 23 cm.
  • Bibliography: p. 234-242. (Name on half-title.)

Illustrated #151215/0219/0720/1020/0221X/291222/090523/300823/100624 ISBN 10: 0980296404 ISBN 13: 9780980296402

Additional Information

AuthorDutton, Geoffrey
Number of pages270
PublisherUniversity of Western Australia Press
Year Published2008
Book Condition

Near Fine

Binding Type

Softcover

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