The Centenary Companion to Australian Federation

by Edited by Helen Irving

• ISBN13: 9780521126472
• ISBN10: 0521126479
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-14
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

Published to mark the Centenary of Federation, this comprehensive and accessible book explores Australia's national origins. Starting from the perspective of the individual colonies as they made their way toward membership of the Australian Commonwealth in 1901, the book also provides short alphabetical entries covering key events, people and concepts. It approaches Federation not simply as a formal political story, but as a social and cultural process, highlighting ongoing debates about democracy, sovereignty and citizenry. A major and important reference book.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

New South Wales Helen Irving

Queensland Geoffrey Brennan and Duncan Waterson

South Australia John Bannon

Tasmania James Warden

Victoria Marian Quartly

Western Australia Brian de Garis

Short Alphabetical Entries

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