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In a narrative of Australian history, linguistics, psychology, and philosophy are utilized as interpretive tools in considering the writings of explorers and settlers to determine the attitudes and perceptions of Europeans toward their new home
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Paul Carter is author of many books, including Dark Writing (2008) and Material Thinking (2004). He is creative director of Material Thinking, a place-making research and design studio based in Melbourne, Australia.
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"In this 'spatial' and cultural history, the British-born Australian author seeks the origins of Australian civilization in the journals, letters home, unfinished maps and other narratives by its explorers, soldiers and emigrants, including tall tales and accounts of escapes by convicts who helped settle the vast territory," reported PW. Illustrated.
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- PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0226095169
- ISBN 13 9780226095165
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages412
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