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This collection of engaging and vigorous essays examine what makes the 'history business' tick. Davison demonstrates that Australia's history can be relevant to the issues we confront everyday at the governmental level, at work, and in our communities.
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This collection of engaging and vigorous essays examine what makes the 'history business' tick. Davison demonstrates that Australia's history can be relevant to the issues we confront everyday at the governmental level, at work, and in our communities.
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The Use and Abuse of Australian History
Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 326 pages. 6.00x9.00x1.00 inches. In Stock. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1864487208
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The Use and Abuse of Australian History
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Allen & Unwin, Australia, 2000
ISBN 10 : 1864487208
ISBN 13 : 9781864487206
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Vendeur : Bookies books, Boyanup, WA, Australie
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Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Book condition is very good. Soft Cover. Book block is clean & unmarked front and back of the book. Spine intact. Book boards are clean and unmark front and back of the book. No dust jacket. Hand written notes on the first fly leaf page. Over-all a good book. weight of the book is 05.27kg. Extra charges for over-sea shipping as the weight exceed 500grams. The Use and Abuse of Australian History (2000) is a landmark collection of essays written by prominent Australian historian Graeme Davison, which examines how the nation's past is consumed, packaged, and sometimes manipulated in public life. Published by Allen & Unwin, the book critiques the "history business" by exploring the tension between professional, rigorous history and the popular, commercialised versions created for tourism, politics, and heritage preservation. Key Themes and Structure: Rather than a chronological narrative, Davison structures the book around thematic case studies that show how different facets of Australian society interact with the past: Ancestors (Family History): Investigates the massive boom in genealogy and how Australians seek personal identity through their lineage, often confronting the "broken lineage" of convict ancestors or forgotten migrants. Heritage: Critiques the shift from preserving genuine "patrimony" to creating a "pastiche" of history, where old buildings and sites are commodified or superficial historical aesthetics are prioritised over authentic context. Sacred Sites: Focuses on the cultural and political battles surrounding historical monuments, including the preservation conflicts over historic churches and public spaces. Living History: Explores the rise of open-air museums, historical reenactments, and how modern tourism packages the Australian past for casual consumption. Community: Examines the vital role local histories play in building civic pride and a sense of belonging, while noting the limitations of insular community narratives. Turbulent Times: Analyzes how modern corporate management and government institutions utilise historical visions to validate contemporary agendas or structural changes. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1786802713058
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