The Australian People

An Encyclopedia of the Nation, its People and their Origins

James Jupp editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:1st Oct '01

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An encyclopedia of the many ethnic groups who make up the Australian people.

The Australian People documents the dramatic history of Australian settlement and describes the rich ethnic and cultural inheritance of the nation through the contributions of its people. It is one of the largest reference works of its kind, with approximately 250 expert contributors and almost one million words.Australia is one of the most ethnically diverse societies in the world today. From its ancient indigenous origins to British colonisation followed by waves of European then international migration in the twentieth century, the island continent is home to people from all over the globe. Each new wave of settlers has had a profound impact on Australian society and culture. The Australian People documents the dramatic history of Australian settlement and describes the rich ethnic and cultural inheritance of the nation through the contributions of its people. It is one of the largest reference works of its kind, with approximately 250 expert contributors and almost one million words. Illustrated in colour and black and white, the book is both a comprehensive encyclopedia and a survey of the controversial debates about citizenship and multiculturalism now that Australia has attained the centenary of its federation.

'The Australian People is a triumph which deserves to be on the shelves of every Australian educational, municipal or shire library.' ISFAR

ISBN: 9780521807890

Dimensions: 279mm x 216mm x 52mm

Weight: 2590g

1010 pages

2nd Revised edition