The Cambridge History of Australia: Volume 2, The Commonwealth of Australia (The Cambridge History of Australia #2)

Volume 2 of The Cambridge History of Australia covers the period 1901 to the present day. It begins with the first day of the twentieth century, which saw the birth of the Commonwealth of Australia. In Part I the fortunes of the nation-state are traced over time: a narrative of national policies, from the initial endeavours to protect Australian living standards to the dismantling of protection, and from maintenance of the integrity of a white settler society to fashioning a diverse, multicultural one. These chapters relate how Australia responded to external challenges and adapted to changing expectations. In Part II some distinctive features of modern Australia are clarified: its enduring democracy and political stability, engagement with a unique environment, the means whereby Australians maintained prosperity, the treatment and aspirations of its Indigenous inhabitants. The changing patterns of social relations are examined, along with the forms of knowledge, religion, communication and creativity. Volume 2. The Commonwealth of Australia: Part I: 1. Nation building, 1901-14 John Hirst 2. The Great War and its aftermath, 1914-22 Stephen Garton and Peter Stanley 3. Search for a solution, 1923-39 Frank Bongiorno 4. World War 2 and post-war reconstruction, 1939-49 Kate Darian-Smith 5. The Menzies era, 1950-66 Judith Brett 6. Instability, 1966-82 Paul Strangio 7. Growth resumed, 1983-2000 James Walter 8. The new millennium Murray Goot Part II: 9. Religion Graeme Davison 10. Culture and media David Carter and Bridget Griffen-Foley 11. Science and medicine Alison Bashford and Peter Hobbins 12. Society and welfare Shurlee Swain 13. Gender and sexuality Katie Holmes and Sarah Pinto 14. Indigenous Australia Anna Haebich and Steve Kinnane 15. Class Stuart Macintyre and Sean Scalmer 16. The economy Simon Ville 17. Government, law and citizenship Nicholas Brown 18. Education Alison Mackinnon and Helen Proctor 19. The environment Gregory Barton and Brett Bennett 20. Travel and connections Agnieszka Sobocinska and Richard White 21. Security David Lowe 22. Australia, Britain and the British Commonwealth Carl Bridge 23. Australia in the Asia-Pacific region Tomoko Akami and Tony Milner 24. The history anxiety Mark McKenna. The Cambridge History of Australia offers a comprehensive view of Australian history from its pre-European origins to the present day. Over two volumes, this major work of reference tells the nation's social, political and cultural story. Volume 1 examines Australia's indigenous and colonial history through to the Federation of the colonies in 1901. Volume 2 opens with the birth of the twentieth century, tracing developments in the nation through to the present day. Each volume is divided into two parts. The first part offers a chronological treatment of the period, while the second examines the period in light of key themes, such as law, religion, the economy and the environment. Both volumes feature detailed maps, chronologies and lists of further reading. This is a lively and systematic account of Australia's history, incorporating the work of more than sixty leading historians. It is the ideal work of reference for students, scholars and general readers The Cambridge History of Australia offers a comprehensive view of Australian history from its pre-European origins to the present day. Over two volumes, this major work of reference tells the nation's social, political and cultural story. Each volume is divided into two parts. The first part offers a chronological treatment of the period, while the second examines the period in light of key themes, such as law, religion, the economy and the environment. Both volumes feature detailed maps, chronologies and lists of further reading. Volume 1 examines Australia's indigenous and colonial history through to the Federation of the colonies in 1901. This is a lively and systematic account of Australia's history, incorporating the work of more than sixty leading historians. It is an ideal work of reference for students, scholars and general readers The Cambridge History of Australia offers a comprehensive view of Australian history. Volume 1 examines Australia's indigenous and colonial history. Volume 2 traces developments from the Federation through to the present day. Both volumes feature detailed maps, chronologies and further reading and incorporate the work of more than sixty leading historians. V.1. Indigenous And Colonial Australia -- V. 2. The Commonwealth Of Australia. Edited By Alison Bashford And Stuart Macintyre. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This book covers the period 1901 to the present day. It begins with the first day of the twentieth century, which saw the birth of the Commonwealth of Australia