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The Tyranny of Distance

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The Tyranny of Distance

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'One of the most illuminating books ever written on Australian history.'-The BulletinIn "The Tyranny of Distance", an Australian classic that has been continuously in print since 1967, Geoffrey Blainey describes how distance and isolation have been central to Australia's history and in shaping its national identity, and will continue to form its future. Fully revised and updated, this Macmillan edition examines how distance and isolation, while tamed, remain vital to Australia's development, even in the twenty-first-century 'global village'.

Author Biography

Geoffrey Blainey has been Professor of Economic History and Ernest Scott Professor of History at the University of Melbourne, and Professor of Australian Studies at Harvard. His other books include "Triumph of the Nomads", "A Land Half Won" and "Our Side of the Country". He lives in Melbourne.
Release date NZ
December 1st, 2001
Audience
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Country of Publication
Australia
Imprint
Macmillan Australia
Pages
432
Publisher
Pan Macmillan Australia
Dimensions
154x229x33
ISBN-13
9780732911171
Product ID
1690098

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