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Being Australian - Narratives of national identity (Paperback)
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Being Australian - Narratives of national identity (Paperback)
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After a century of speculation by writers, filmmakers, travelers
and scholars, being Australian' has become a recognisable shorthand
for a group of national characteristics. Now, in an era of
international terrorism, being seen as un-Australian' has become a
potent rhetorical weapon for some, and a badge of honour for
others.Catriona Elder explores the origins, meaning and effects of
the many stories we tell about ourselves, and how they have changed
over time. She outlines some of the traditional stories and their
role in Australian nationalism, and she shows how concepts of
egalitarianism, peaceful settlement and sporting prowess have been
used to create a national identity. Elder also investigates the
cultural and social perspectives that have been used to critique
dominant accounts of Australian identity, including ideas of class,
gender, sexuality, ethnicity and race. She shows how these
critiques have been, in turn, queried in recent years. Being
Australian is an ideal introduction to studying Australia for
anyone interested in understanding Australian society, culture and
history. A clever work: incisive and original. At a time when
Australian identities have never been more debated, Elder finds an
open way through the closed doors which often restrict cultural
representations of Australian-ness.'Professor Adam Shoemaker, Dean
of Arts, ANU This is a timely and significant new analysis
essential reading on issues of identity and our own anxieties about
national belonging and what it means to be Australian' in a
globalising world.'Kate Darian-Smith, Professor of Australian
Studies and History, University of Melbourne
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