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Smuggled: An Illegal History of Journeys to Australia - Softcover

Kalman, Julie; Balint, Ruth

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Synopsis

A groundbreaking exploration of Australia's hidden immigration history.

People smugglers are often demonized, but this book uncovers a rich history of journeys to Australia facilitated by these figures since WWII. From Jewish refugees escaping the Holocaust to Vietnamese fleeing war and those escaping violence in the Middle East and Africa, Smuggled reveals the untold stories of those who sought refuge in Australia.

Based on original research and personal interviews, this book challenges the negative connotations of 'people smuggler' and provides a compelling insight into a defining yet unexplored part of Australia’s history. It's perfect for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in immigration, refugee studies, and social justice.

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About the Author

Julie Kalman is associate professor of history at Monash University. She writes about the history of French Jews, after the French Revolution and also following the Second World War. She is the child of migrants from Europe, and she has researched and published on topics related to her own history, including the history of migration to Australia and the Eurovision Song Contest. Ruth Balint is associate professor of history at the University of New South Wales. She teaches and writes about forced migration and refugees in the twentieth century. Her family were refugees from Europe after the Second World War. Her latest book, The Last Million: Displaced Persons and the Quest to Leave Europe, is published by Cornell University Press, due out in 2021. She and Julie are old friends and are often mistaken for sisters.

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