The Australian People: An Encyclopedia of the Nation, its People and their Origins [Hardcover]

James Jupp (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521807891 | ISBN-13: 978-0521807890 | Publication Date: January 21, 2002 | Edition: 2

Documenting the dramatic history of Australian settlement, this monumental work 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 contributors and almost one million words. Profusely illustrated in color 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. A first edition, which appeared in 1988, quickly became recognized as the standard reference and for many smaller ethnic groups, the only reliable resource. This new edition incorporates data from the 1996 Census, gives greater weight to immigrants from outside Europe, and provides some fascinating essays on "Building a Nation" in the final section. This unique reference will appeal to a general and an academic audience. It will be a lasting resource within Australia as well as internationally.

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

Book Description

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. Profusely 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 th at Australia has attained the centenary of its federation.A first edition, which appeared in 1988, quickly became recognised as the standard reference and for many smaller ethnic groups the only reliable resource. This new edition incorporates data from the 1996 Census, gives greater weight to immigrants from outside Europe, and provides some fascinating essays on 'Building a Nation' in the final section.This unique reference will appeal to both a general and an academic audience. It will be a lasting resource both within Australia and internationally.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 960 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (January 21, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521807891
• ISBN-13: 978-0521807890
• Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 9.2 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,879,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, what a story!, April 13, 2010

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This review is from: The Australian People: An Encyclopedia of the Nation, its People and their Origins (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book on the various immigrant groups that have populated Australia since its earliest days as a British colony. It's a fantastic collection of information compiled in a very readable format, and is a great resource for students or anyone who's curious about the immigrant experience in "the lucky country". From a personal point of view, it was enlightening to read about the history of the Italians in Australia. The book offered a wider perspective than that of my parents and grandparents, detailing events from a century earlier and looking at various aspects of the Italian experience in Australia over a 200-year time span.

The book is expensive so would appeal mainly to people building a serious collection of history books. I'd recommend it to anyone who's interested in family history and the history of Australia. It's a fascinating look at the variety of peoples who built a nation in their quest for a better life.