Australia
John Rickard
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Australia
by John Rickard
Published
2017
Publisher
ReadHowYouWant.com, Limited
Pages
616
ISBN-13
9781525263316
Description
Australia: A Cultural History, first published in 1988, is still the only short history of Australia from a cultural perspective. It has acquired a unique reputation as an introduction to the development of Australian society and was listed by the historian and public intellectual John Hirst in his ?First XI: The best Australian history books?. The book focuses on the transmission of values, beliefs and customs amongst the diverse mix of peoples who are today?s Australians. The story begins with the 60,000 years of the Aboriginal presence and their continuing material and spiritual relationship with the land, and takes readers through the turbulent years of British colonisation and the emergence, through prosperity, war and depression, of the cultural accommodations which have been distinctively Australian. This 3rd Edition concludes with a critical review of the challenges facing contemporary Australia and warns that ?we may get the future we deserve?. [Some images unavailable for OA]
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Australia?
This edition of Australia has approximately 616 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Australia?
For most readers, Australia typically takes between 12h 50m and 8h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 154,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 21 days • Estimated word count: 154,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Australia?
The estimated word count for Australia is approximately 154,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Australia?
Australia was written by John Rickard.
When was Australia published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.