Published by University of New South Wales Press (UNSW Press), Sydney, 2005
ISBN 10: 0868407909 ISBN 13: 9780868407906
Seller: BOOKHOME SYDNEY, Annandale Sydney, NSW, Australia
Paperback small octavo very good condition, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear, owner's written name flyleaf (crossed out with pencil). 197 pp. This book of essays, edited by Martyn Lyons and Penny Russell, presents an up-to-date account of issues and debates in Australian history. Written for students and readers who may not be familiar with Australian history, this short volume offers a compelling introduction to the current state of knowledge and issues of concern to Australian historians today. Topics covered include Aboriginal history, national identity, immigration, urbanisation, the little studied Macassan traders in northern Australia (encountered by Flinders), and relationship to Asia.